VINCI.

Chicago Health Dept

1732 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK/WATER DRIPPING FROM 2 LEFT BASIN DRAINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED FAUCET BASE OF SAME 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING WHEN WATER IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH DRAINS AND FAUCET IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE FILTER IN EXHUAST HOOD IN MAIN COOKING LINE TO BE DISLODGED/OUT OF PLACE IN THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FILTER TO ENSURE ALL ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY.

JUL 16

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT TO ALLOW DISHES TO AIR DRY AFTER WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND MEAT CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5

2023

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED TWO BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DIRECTLY UNDER A WASTE WATER PIPELINE. MUST MOVE FREEZERS AWAY FROM THE PIPING OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS LEGS/PROPS FOR THE ESPRESSO MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST USE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED SOME PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, BADLY STAINED AND BLACKENED WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISHROOM WITH POOLING LIQUID. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING GROUT.-----NOTED TAPE BEING USED AS WALL REPAIR IN THE DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT SMALL STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WALL OPENINGS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WITHOUT TAPE.----HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DISH STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS.

DEC 29

2021

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 20

2021

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY DONE INCORRECTLY. REMINDER STATEMENT NEEDS TO BE LINKED TO ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ONLY. CORRECT MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2279291 3/13/19 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #52 OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED

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MAR 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED LARGE AND SMALL CONTAINERS OF SOUP AND SAUCES STORED IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH NO COVERS OR LIDS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS AND LIDS WHEN FOOD IS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE, SAUCES, SALAD DRESSINGS, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE PREP AND KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRE SET TABLE WARE, BREAD PLATES, STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT: -DINNING ROOM AREA NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET TABLEWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE TABLEWARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN AND TO STORE FLATWARE IN DINNER LINENS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE/SERVICE ITEMS, FOIL LIDS, PAPER TOWELS, ETC. STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, ON SHELVING RACKS, WITH NO COVERINGS OR PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS, WRAPS, ETC. WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP IN BASE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RUST STAINS AND CHIPPED PAINT ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN COOLERS AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA OR REPALCE WIRE SHELVING. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 24

2018

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LAABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR/USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT ABOVE UPRIGHT ICE CREAM FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR DISHWASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 26

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM SMALL FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO THE OVEN IN PREP AREA; 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR MISSING HANDEL FROM 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER NEXT TO OVEN. DISCONTINUE USING MILK RATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER #2. MUST PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA, AND DEBRIS FROM THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE AND HOSES INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM KITCHEN SCALE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF GRILL, STOVE AND OVEN. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN #1 COOLER IN BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALL BEHIND THE BAR. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL VENTS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT NEXT TO FURNACE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AND/OR BASEMENT PREP, AND DISH MACHINE ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN DISH ROOM.

MAR 22

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1633204 3/15/16 #18- STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES INSIDE OF CRACKS INSIDE OF UNUSED PREP COOLER THAT IS USED AS A STAND FOR GRILL,UNDER COUNTER TOP AT COFFEE STATION,WHEEL BASE OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,IN SEVERAL HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND HALLWAY.MOST OF THE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED INSIDE OF THE UNUSED PREP COOLER THAT WAS REMOVED FROM PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP DOORS & DRAWERS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER,MEAT SLICER,FLOOR MIXER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,WHEEL BASES AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR IN LOCKERROOM,1ST FL. PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT NEAR REAR HOT WATER TANKS.MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ENTRY WAY.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM,HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.

MAR 15

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES 1- UNDER COUNTER AT COFFEE STATION,1- ON WHEEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,2- ON UNDERSIDE OF DISH RACK STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT,1- DOOR GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND SEVERAL DEAD IN SAME AREAS.ALSO FRONT & SIDE DOOR HAS A APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/15/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP DOORS & DRAWERS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER,MEAT SLICER,FLOOR MIXER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR IN LOCKERROOM,1ST FL. PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT NEAR REAR HOT WATER TANKS.MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ENTRY WAY.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM,HOLES IN WALLS ,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP,DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

OCT 14

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF MUSSELS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHEELFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLLER DURING STORAGE AND TAG MUST BE SAVED FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL MUSSELS HAD BEEN CONSUMED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $12.50 AND TOTAL 5 LBS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE HEAT DUCT ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE SAME AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

MAY 29

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS AND PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVYY ICE ACCUMULATED,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SPOON, FORK, KNIVES CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER, AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MOTOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

SEP 18

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN LIQUOR AND PAPER ROOMS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

SEP 25

2012

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 18

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR. 7 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS AND 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE.

OCT 14

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE RE-LABELED AND LABELED ON COOKS LINE.

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. DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM, SPRAY SINK AND STORED POTS/PANS UNDER DISH MACHINE, MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BULK FOODS IN FAR EAST SIDE BASEMENT STORAGE.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK ON NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR.

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. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

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