Chicago
18
BEAT

Twisted Spoke

501 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
23
11 passed
Last Inspected
2024-01-08
Pass Rate
48%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-01-08)
Failed 6 inspections (2024, 2023, 2014...)
Sanitation issues found across 46 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 46×
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Food Temperature critical 11×
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Facility Condition critical 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2024-01-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-01-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (BEANS AT 141F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED EXPIRED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (SALSA AND PORK) REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS AND STORED BEYOND THE MAXIMUM 7-DAY USE-BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED FOR MORE...

serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, AND THE INTERIOR PLASTIC GUARD INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

critical Food Temperature

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED IMPROPER PLUMBING AND SEWAGE WATER POURING OUT OF THE BROKEN DRAIN LINE BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE SO DISHES COULD BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. PRIORI...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST EXTEND THE VENTILATION LINE FROM THE SMOKER TO REACH UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578345 ON 7/7/23 NOT CORRECTED: 54 - OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 58 - OB...

2023-07-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN THE DRAWER PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SOUR CREAM AT 53.4F AND CHICKEN AT 52.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. IN...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED DRAWER-STYLE PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SHRIMP AND CHICKEN, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55.6F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS IT...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES...

2023-06-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DUE TO THE SINK NOT BEING ABLE TO BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE FO DELIVERING WATER BETWEEN 100-120F UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF BROWN AND BLACK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN THE DRAWER PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SOUR CREAM AT 57.0F, GAUCAMOLE AT 62.5F, SHRIMP AT 56.6F, AND CHICKEN AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PR...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED DIGITAL MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS ANY STYLE AND HALF-POUND HAMBURGERS WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU FOR ITEMS SE...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED DRAWER-STYLE PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SHRIMP AND CHICKEN, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 61.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS IT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED STEADY LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILETS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2022-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PIC COMPLETED 360 TRAINING 1/29/2021. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

2020-10-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE EXPOSED SINK IN THE COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS(CHEESE, SHRIMP AND EGGS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(50.7F-55.4F) IN THE 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 10LBS VALUED AT $50. TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATI...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2019-07-16 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Temperature

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARD OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

2018-09-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.14(N).

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE POT STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE GASKETS AROUND THE PREP COOLER (ONLINE) IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEAL.

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DRIP TRAY, EXTERIOR OF LIQUIOR BARRALS AND COUNTER TOPS AT THE BAR TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE PEST(FRUIT FLIES).

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING END CAP ON THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2017-09-19 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SMALL CUPS IN THE CONTAINERS OF SAUCES USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS SUCH AS LADLES, SPOONS, ETC. AND TO STORE THE HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CLEAN PLATE AND UTENSIL STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE SODA GUNS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE PINK AND BROWN BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE EMPTY BEER CANS AND BROKEN GLASS DEBRIS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER TO REMOVE BEER DEBRIS, CANS, BOTTLES...

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE PREP LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. 1 OF 2 BULBS ARE BURNED OUT IN EACH OF THE 2 FIXTURES ABOVE THE MAIN PREP LINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE PVC EXHAUST PIPE FROM THE SMOKER TO EXHAUST SMOKE COMPLETELY UNDER THE HOOD VENT. THE PIPE IS TOO SHORT AND MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER THE HOOD AT ALL TIMES.

2016-10-13 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-11-13 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

2015-08-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHILI AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 49.6F, BLUE CHEESE AT 44.2F, SHREDDED CHEESES AT 50F, CHORIZO AT 53.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 47.6F, EGGS AT 49.6F, AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GAPS BETWEEN THE STEEL PARTITIONS.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT THE 1ST FLOOR WAIT STATION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE THE MISSING SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

2014-07-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
8
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AND LID OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN SECOND FLOOR WAIT STATION(DEAD INSECTS). CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SECOND FLOOR WAIT STATION (DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT(WATER DAMAGE, MILDEW, MOLD).

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN SECOND FLOOR WAIT STATION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE WASTE LINE FROM EXPOSED SINK IN BAR. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN BAR TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

2014-06-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE AND 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SECOND FLOOR PATIO DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AND LID OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN SECOND FLOOR WAIT STATION(DEAD INSECTS). CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SECOND FLOOR WAIT STATION (DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT(WATER DAMAGE, MILDEW, MOLD).

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN SECOND FLOOR WAIT STATION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE WASTE LINE FROM EXPOSED SINK IN BAR. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN BAR TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

2013-10-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean daily.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in bar condiments cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

2013-10-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

Outer openings not protected or rodent proof. Second floor and side exit door has 1/4 gap across bottom and along sides. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issue 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean daily.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in bar condiments cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

2012-06-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

2 PANS OF HAMBURGER PATTIES WERE FOUND IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 58.5 F AND 59.5 F INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $50.00 WERE DENATURED AT THIS TIME. RECCOMMENDED MIXING THE MEAT AND FORMING THE HAMBURGER PATTIES...

minor Sanitation

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

TWO DIRTY KNIVES WERE FOUND IN THE KNIFE HOLDER; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE KNIVES PRIOR TO STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES ARE PEELING AND COVERED WITH MILDEWED PAPER STICKERS. THE BEER ROOM IS DIRTY AND MOLDY. THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS ARE FILTY, REPLACE UNSANITARY HOLSTERS. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND SANITIZE SURFACES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH...

minor Sanitation

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

THE WALLS UNDER THE URINAL ARE CORRODED OPEN, AND THE BEER ROOM WALLS ARE MOLDY, RESEAL THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

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

THE WALK IN COOLER IS DARK. INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS SO YOU CAN SEE.

2012-02-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-02-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Facility Condition

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. OBSERVED (2)TWO CONTAINERS OF PORTION SIZED MUSSELS HELD IN WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGEMENT VOLUN...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED ,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PE...

serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE I...

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. OBSE...

minor Documentation & Training

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

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE WAS POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A ...

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.DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE STOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOWER WALLS AT BAR AREAS. SEAL ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING,AT BAR AREAS.

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 VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FR...

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. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT FRONT AREA ...

2011-06-21 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

2011-05-16 Pass Canvass
2
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 REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

2010-12-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
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 REPLACE/REPAIR RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO SOME GASKETS IN COOLERS IN KITCH...

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 BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,REPLACE NUMEROUS BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities..LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED PROPERLY INCLUDE END CAPS.

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...

2010-11-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND OPENED BOTTLES OF LIQUOR INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR COUNTER WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

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.FOUND ...

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 REPLACE/REPAIR RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO SOME GASKETS IN COOLERS IN KITCH...

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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS, ALL COOLERS,SHELVINGS,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,ALL AREAS BEHIND BAR CO...

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 BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,REPLACE NUMEROUS BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED PROPERLY INCLUDE END CAPS.

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...

100
Kikka- Kingsbury
100
Tabu Tacos
53
J and L Food Service
57
Iguana Cafe
28
Delux Bar & Grill

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