MAR 26
2025
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UVA KITCHEN AND WINE BAR.
EAT. 88/100
5553 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 26, 2025 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS ATTACHED TO CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TOP AND SIDES AND TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DRIED-UP DEBRIS MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE,COVING ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH COVING AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 122024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (DRAWER COOLER/PREP COOLER/REACH-IN COOLER/WALK IN COOLER)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR (FIRST FLOOR) MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE RACKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.
MAY 232023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL WALLS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH , NONABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRANING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 92022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SOME BASMENT PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
BOTH ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPS TO BE STORED IN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CHEESE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET LOOSE AT CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE CHEESE REACH IN COOLER DOORS CORNERS/DOOR HINDGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BASEMENT HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
SEP 152021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 15
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT SLOWLY DRAINING, REPAIR ISSUE
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AUG 272021FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2021
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT SLOWLY DRAINING, REPAIR ISSUE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-14-2020, REPORT#2463712 #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
DEC 142020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT RESTROOMS(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST SEAL.(FOR EXAMPLE DRYWALL).
MAY 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED 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
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALK IN RAW WOOD FLOOR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BRICK IN WASHROOM NEEDS TO BE SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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