SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

UPROAR FOOD & BEVERAGE.

YOUR CALL. 50/100

1252 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 16, 2022 · passed with conditions

1 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Oct 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK IN 1 OF 2 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL COVERING BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2ND FLOOR PREP COOLER AND SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM HVAC SYSTEM IN MEZZANINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE PREP BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND POT/PAN STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP COOLERS WITH WATER & FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN WHILE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN RODDED/REPAIRED, AN MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK. ASLO, OBSERVED MISSING LOWER WALL PLATE AT THE SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE IN THE KICHEN MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

BASE OF TABLE IN DISHROOM IS RUSTY , NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAINS.REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(FIRST FLOOR)IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA,(FIRST FLOOR).HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SECOND FLOOR DISHROOM NORTH-EAST CEILING WALL WITH HOLE. REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN.

OCT 8
2020
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT MAIN KITCHEN TRAY LINE(FIRST FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.ALSO PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE IN THE KICHEN MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAINS.REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

BASE OF TABLE IN DISHROOM IS RUSTY , NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 180F; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(FIRST FLOOR)IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA,(FIRST FLOOR).HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SECOND FLOOR DISHROOM NORTH-EAST CEILING WALL WITH HOLE. REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN.

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