TRIPOLI TAVERN.

Chicago Health Dept

1147 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

14 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Sep 2022.

Last inspected Sep 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 28

2022

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION STORED, INVERTED BY THE BAR

Minor Sanitation

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

POP GUN HOLDER STORED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER IN CONTACT WITH ICE WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST RELOCATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON FOOD PREP LINE WITH DARK GROOVES. DARK GROOVES MUST BE ELIMINATED, OR CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NEED TO REMOVE WEEDS SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE ALLY, TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FROM INSECTS AND RODENTS

FEB 19

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SOLUTION(BOUGHT WRONG SOLUTION).MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

ADDITIONAL FOOTNOTE IS NEEDED TO ADD ON AT MENU FOOTNOTE "COOKED TO ORDER". PREMISES SERVES DIFFERENT KIND OF HAMBURGERS ETC. PRODUCT ARE COOKED TO ORDER PRODUCTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN BAR COUNTER TOP(MIDDLE),NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE COUNTER TOP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

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

PIECES OF WOOD HOLDING BAR COUNTER TOP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALL(INCLUDED BRICK WALL), CEILING,AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA WHICH IS USED FOR STORAGE: ICE MACHINE,SODA BOXES, OPENED FOOD CONTAINERS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

FEB 11

2020

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

ADDITIONAL FOOTNOTE IS NEEDED TO ADD ON AT MENU FOOTNOTE "COOKED TO ORDER". PREMISES SERVES DIFFERENT KIND OF HAMBURGES ETC. PRODUCT ARE COOKED TO ORDER PRODUCTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN BAR COUNTER TOP(MIDDLE),NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE COUNTER TOP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

PIECES OF WOOD HOLDING BAR COUNTER TOP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-19-2019,REPORT #2279640 #49) 4-602.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN GAP AT FLATTOP RANGE AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #51 5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

MAR 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, SLICED CHEESE, DRESSINGS, ETC., STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN GAP AT FLATTOP RANGE AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER AND OR INSTALL DEVICE ON SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE AREA ON SOUTH END OF FLOOR WITH CRACKED MISSING FLOOR TILE AND DETERIORATING, IN POOR REPAIR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, EXPOSING RAW WOODEN STUDS, JOIST AND RAFTERS IN SAID AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CEILING SURFACES ABOVE MOP SINK AND FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL CEILING ABOVE SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 2

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON BEEF COOLER BEHIND THE BAR. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE MICROWAVE. CLEAN SODA CADDY'S AND NOZZLE'S BEHIND BAR. CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET BELOW SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, TRASH PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT (NOT EXCESSIVE). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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APR 24

2017

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" OPENING AT LOWER SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON BEEF COOLER BEHIND THE BAR. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR, DRIED FOOD AND DIRT PRESENT. ALSO, REPAIR/SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE FIREPLACE IN HE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR THE WALL IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SIDING IS DETACHED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA, AND IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 3-COMP SINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WORKING IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MAR 30

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 28

2016

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF RAT DROPPINGS APPX.300 OR MORE THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN PREP AREA UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER STOVE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER,BEHIND BAR UNDER BAR AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND ATM MACHINE IN DINING AREA,IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND SHELVING UNITS,ALONG WALL BASES OF CHEST FREEZER,CRATES,CHAIRS,DOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AREA,INSIDE OF DAMAGED WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON TOP OF PLASTIC BAG WITH FOOD TRAYS INSIDE,INSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER NEAR PALLETS.ALSO POISON ON SHELF BEHIND BAR. FRONT DOOR HAS A APPX. "1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP RIGHT CORNER AND REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED.NOTICED A STRONG RODENT URINE SMELL THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/28/16.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUP,CHICKEN,FISH,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES,MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND FROM DIVIDERS IN BEER REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER,GRILL TABLE,FAN GUARDS IN PREP COOLER,CUTTING BOARDS,EXTERIOR LID AND BASIN OF ICE BINS BEHIND BAR,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SMALL REFRIGERATOR BEHIND BAR.3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN IN KITCHEN,SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN,IN BASEMENT UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND SHELVING UNITS AND ARTICLES,INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM AND DAMAGED FLOORING BEHIND BAR.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND GREASE FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BEER WALK IN COOLER,VENTS IN TOILETROOM AND CEILING IN SAME.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND BASES BEHIND BAR AND IN DINING AREA,BASEMENT,WALK IN BEER COOLER,MEN'S TOILETROOM HOLES IN WALLS AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND DAMAGED CEILINGS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

SEP 22

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE COOK LINE FOOD CART.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR /REPLACE FLOOR TILES. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE FURNACE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND THRU-OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD,TOP OF THE COOLER AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 22

2014

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS,TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER, AND STOVE(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED),CHOPPING BOARD,INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEPP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS OUTSIDE THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR DAMAGED, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH HANDLE UP (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE)BEHIND THE BAR ICE BINS. TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

AUG 22

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT BAR COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR

NOV 9

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE LOOSE WALL TILES NEXT TO THE GRILL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR DRAINING WATER INTO A BUCKET. MUST REMOVE BUCKET AND DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

NOV 29

2011

PASS 4 violations

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 COOKS LINE COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE 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.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES AT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & 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.MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL SLICERS, BLENDERS, PREP TABLE AND ALL OTHER FOOD PREP MATERIALS.

NOV 17

2011

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

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. REAR EXIT DOOR FOUND WITH LARGE 2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR, NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM OF DOOR.

Serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BOX FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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 NOT USE TIN FOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

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 COOKS LINE COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS NEXT TO DEEP FRYER.

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. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES AT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & 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. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL SLICERS, BLENDERS, PREP TABLE AND ALL OTHER FOOD PREP MATERIALS.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST REMOVE CHARCOAL BBQ GRILL FROM REAR BEER GARDEN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. KITCHEN WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED THREE ASHTRAYS, ONE WITH A CIGARETTE BUTT, ON TABLES IN OUT DOOR BEER GARDEN PATIO.

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