SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

UMMO & THE LOFT.

BEAT. 18/100

22 W HUBBARD ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 25, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 21 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
11 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM DECEMBER 2024, JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. (NOTE: CITATION ISSUED DURING INSPECTION ON 3/18/2025, FACILITY HAS NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITH DATE WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM CONTAINER HAS BEEN SOLD OR SERVED DURING CANVASS REINSPECTION ON 3/25/2025)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON RIGHT OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.

MAR 18
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM DECEMBER 2024, JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT CONFORMING TO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. FOUND 3 PACKAGES OF VACUMMED PACKAGED ANIMAL FAT IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH NO DATE WHEN IT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONFORM TO HACCP PLAN REQUIRMENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED( VALUED $5/WEIGHT 2LBS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON RIGHT OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 141.2F. OBSERVED IMPROPER WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE AT LARGE HIGH TEMERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK CONVEYOR DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN LEFT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN LEFT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

JUL 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT ON RIGHT SIDE WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER SHIELD IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR WITH BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER SHIELD IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SAID WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

OCT 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11, NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11, DAMAGED PART OF CEILING IN CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE ROOM , INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LEAKY PIPE ALONG SAME CEILING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

60-602.12, NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES BASEMENT'S TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JUN 12
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK ON LEFT WHEN ENTERING KITCHEN LOOSE. REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE SO THAT IT TURN ON AND OFF EASILY. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN COOLER BEHIND COOKING LINE. MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND ARE CHECKED FREQUESTLY TO INSURE ALL FOOD IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.

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MAR 2
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR USED AT SALAD STATION IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN BASEMENT WOMENS STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 22
2017
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR WITH HEAVY BLACK MOLD AND MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION AND ICE IS USED TO STOCK BOTH FRONT AND REAR BARS ON SECOND FLOOR FOR COCTAILS AND DRINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR USED AT SALAD STATION IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN BASEEMENT WOMENS STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SECOND FLOOR SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR, SMALL REACH IN IN BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MAKE SURE THEY ARE CONSIPUOUS AND CHECKED OFTEN TO INSURE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 21
2017
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR USED AT SALAD STATION AT 57.6F. REFIGERATOR CONTAINED POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING BEEF, CHICKEN AND SALMON. REFRIGERATOR WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITHIN REFRIGERATOR AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.6F: 2LBS OF STEAK AT 55.0F VALUED AT $22, 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 67.5F VALUED AT $35, 2LBS OF DUCK LIVER AT 51.3F VALUED AT $35, 5 LBS OF SALMON AT 47.5F VALUED AT $50, OBSERVED 2LBS OF EGGS VALUED AT $5 AT 53.0F, 3LBS OF COOKED COUS COUS AT 54.0F VALUED AT $5, 5LBS OF DICED TOMATOES AT 59.4F VALUED AT $10, 2 LBS OF GORGONZOLA VALUED $10 AT 47.F, 2LBS OF FETA FOUND AT 44.6F VALUED AT $10. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR WITH HEAVY BLACK MOLD AND MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION AND ICE IS USED TO STOCK BOTH FRONT AND REAR BARS ON SECOND FLOOR FOR COCTAILS AND DRINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR USED AT SALAD STATION IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN BASEEMENT WOMENS STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SECOND FLOOR SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR, SMALL REACH IN IN BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MAKE SURE THEY ARE CONSIPUOUS AND CHECKED OFTEN TO INSURE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 23
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,POTS ETC.)ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STOTRED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND LOWER WALLS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 26
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT CUSTOMER WOMENS TOILET ROOM.APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE KITCHEN COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SEVERAL AREAS BASEMENT PREP AREA,MAIN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS UTENSILS FOR ICE MAKERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 1
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA WITH POTS AND PANS.

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

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY ENTRANCE TO THE MAIN KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 23
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

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

NOTED WATER LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

JUN 10
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

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

NOTED WATER LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHER AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MAY 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED SHELL FISH(MUSSELS)IN A TRAY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP WITH NO TAGS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SHELL FISH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ITS ORIGINAL TAGS UNTIL THE BADGE IS EXHAUSTED AND THEN MUST BE STORED ON FILE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS.MANAGER DISPOSED OF 7LBS OF PRODUCT AT $17.00. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 63.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS MAINTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER:-ARTICHOKE AND CRAB DEEP 57.2F,ROAST BEEF SANDWICH 58.4F,CHICKEN SALAD 59.1F,ASSORTED HOME MADE SAUCES(RANCH,TARTAR ETC)57.5F,CHICKEN 59.3F,TUNA 56.6F,CHICKEN,CRANBERRY SANDWICH 59.1F,CHICKEN WINGS 61.6F,SLICED STRAWBERRY IN YOGURT 59.3F, SLICED GRAPES 55.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $123.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED A BLACK,PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINES DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE ICE AND STARTED CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ON REGULAR BASES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP,LID,LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES UNTO THE FLOOR. ALSO HEAVY ACCUMULATION ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED GREASE COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

MINORSanitation
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 PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AROUND THE DISH WASHER AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS ON STAIR WAYS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

NOTED WATER LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHER AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR,LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVES AND FLOOR AT THE ROOM WITH POTS AND PANS STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

NOV 19
2013
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 3
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE BATHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

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

NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LIQUOR ROOM AND A BROKEN ONE ABOVE THE REAR BREAD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS

NOV 16
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MISSING LABELS AT BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

ICE BINS AT BAR MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. UNUSED DETERIORATED CHEST FREEZER AT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

PREP COOLER COOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER AND SODA DISPENSER AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING GROUT AT BAR FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN FRONT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF CUBES AT 2ND FLOOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

OCT 20
2010
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 13
2010
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THICK BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #HOOOO63340 18.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPILL AT FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACKS AT BASMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELF RACKS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. 2ND FLOOR MENS WASHROOM WALLS AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WALLS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

JAN 15
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed accumilated dust build up on prep coolers compressors/condensors. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all unclean equipment.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floor base in poor repair at 1st floor prep cookline by chest freezer and in employees Womens washroom. Must repair and maintain floor base.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must clean unclean ceiling light covers at 1st floor prep area and maintain.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Electrical and Hot water tank room cluttered throughout. Must elevate all items 6" off floor or remove items to prevent potential pest harborage.

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