NOV 13
2019
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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URBAN BURGER BAR.
BEAT. 38/100
1578-1580 N CLYBOURN AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 13, 2019 · passed
Failed 4 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
9 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 52019FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2019
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD ON ALL MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: (description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.)
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47 NOT CORRECTED. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD ON ALL MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: (description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD, WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM GRILL, STOVE, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
APR 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 1 LB OF EGGS, 52F, VALUED AT $2, 1 LBS OF CHICKEN, 51F, VALUED AT $3, AND 1 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES, 52F, VALUED AT $3. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD ON ALL MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: (description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURE OF 54F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOODS FROM COOLER AND DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL COOLER HAS BEEN SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD, WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM GRILL, STOVE, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
MAY 112018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED AND/OR COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN OUT AND MAINTAIN. NOTED STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT BAR, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND IN BASEMENT AROUND POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS. NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE POP SYRUP STORAGE DUE TO LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKS AT THE BAR LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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MAR 172017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN SHEVLING AND RACK INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
MAR 222016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BY THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILE IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND REAR PREP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE COOKING/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 172015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PULLED PORK AT 44.9F, AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 44.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 48# OF FOOD WORTH $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
JAN 222015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR BASEBOARDS: AT REAR DISH ROOM EXIT DOOR AND AROUND MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MOLDY, CRACKED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. MISSING CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH OPEN HOLE. MUST REPLACE. RAW EXPOSED WOOD WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES USED TO MOUNT WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST SEAL/PAINT/MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
JAN 132015FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2015
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WHILE CUSTOMERS WERE BEING SERVED FOOD AND EATING AT THE BAR. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINERS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GROUNDS AROUND THE CONTAINERS AND REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL WASTE CONTAINERS OR MORE FREQUENT WASTE PICK-UP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: COOKED PORK IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 160.5F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-9-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND HAND SINK TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED/WRAPPED, PROTECTED. PRE-SET GLASSWARE MUST BE INVERTED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER BAR ICE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTREMELY DIRTY WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR BASEBOARDS: AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER, AT REAR DISH ROOM EXIT DOOR AND AROUND MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE COOLER WITH SPILLAGE AND DIRT.DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MOLDY, CRACKED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. MISSING CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH OPEN HOLE. MUST REPLACE. RAW EXPOSED WOOD WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES USED TO MOUNT WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST SEAL/PAINT/MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL PREP AND DISH ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINKS DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND PROVIDE FOR MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JUN 92014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 9
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND HANDSINK TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. FOUND CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO REACH IN COOLERS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 172014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND HANDSINK TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. FOUND CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO REACH IN COOLERS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON WALK IN COOLER (THE ONE WITH THE FREEZER ATTACHED) FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER BAR ICE TUB. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 282013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MANAGER TURNED OFF MACHINE AND REMOVED ICE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGED MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS ALSO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PREP AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT AND REPLACE DAMAGE ONES IN BASENEBT AREA ALSO SEAL OPENING INTO WALL NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS AT TOP LANDIND NEAR DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR STOVE IN PREP AREA
JUL 52012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2012
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI USE KITCHEN METAL BOWLS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ANY ITEMS KEPT FOR STORAGE MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER,WASH CLOTHS IN THE KITCHEN AREA MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 22012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED (1) 10 POUND BAG OF MUSSELS HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$150.00 .INSTRUCTED MANAGER "THIS TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS". CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).
FOOD PROTECTED 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 ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI USE KITCHEN METAL BOWLS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ANY ITEMS KEPT FOR STORAGE MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER,WASH CLOTHS IN THE KITCHEN AREA MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 152010FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 15
2010
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
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.FOUND WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM COMPRESSOR UNITS IN THE REAR ONTO ROOFING THEN ONTO ALLEY ON WALL NOT PROPERLY COONECTED ALSO SEAL PLUMBING ON WALL IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
JUL 82010FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2010
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND 3 COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT ALL COOLERS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AMBIENT AIR OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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 NO PEST CONTROL CO LOG BOOK ON SITE,ALL DOORS TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE RODENT-PROOFED INCLUDING BASEMENT DOORS.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER,WASTE GREASE CONTAINER.
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 COVING IN DINING ROOMS,BASEMENT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS NOT INSTALLED,MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN BENEATH 1 COMP SINK.
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.SECTION OF WALL EXPOSED BRICK LEADING TO DISHROOM ,WALL ALONG BOXED SYRUP STORAGE IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT AREAS,IN REAR OUTSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM ALSO FOUND WALLS,CEILINGS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM,EMPLOYEES BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS NOT FINISHED.
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.EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO COFFEE STATION IN KITCHEN AREA.
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 ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES INCLUDING EXTERIOR REAR BRICK OVEN.
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