WEBER GRILL RESTAURANT.
539 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 31 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 242025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS GRILLS,STOVES,OVEN, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11---OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AREA AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUPMENTS,COOLERS AT FRONT MAIN PREP LINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.18---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 212025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.16---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS GRILLS,STOVES,OVEN, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11---OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AREA AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUPMENTS,COOLERS AT FRONT MAIN PREP LINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.18---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172025FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
5-202.12 (A)---CONTINUED TO OBSERVE INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WATER TEMPERATURE AT (77.1F-79.9F). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.(PLUMBERS ON SITE AT THIS TIME). **SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
4-601.11(A)---OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
3-302.12---OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
2-402.11---OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.16---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS GRILLS,STOVES,OVEN, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.19---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11---OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AREA AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUPMENTS,COOLERS AT FRONT MAIN PREP LINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.18---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
OCT 142025FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT MAIN PREP LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES.THE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS WITH WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (78.6F-80.0 F) DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS GRILLS,STOVES,OVEN, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AREA AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUPMENTS,COOLERS AT FRONT MAIN PREP LINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JUL 122024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED TWO LINE COOLERS ALONG MAIN COOK LINE MISSING FUNCTIONAL INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FUNCTIONAL INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-READABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
3-307.11: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE BULK DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-SERVICE AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO AVOID CONTAMINATING FOOD WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
4-101.19: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (GRILL, SALAMANDER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE (GRILL, SALAMANDER, CHARCOAL GRILL, STOVETOP) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 22024FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA WITH SANITIZING RINSE WATER REACHING MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 133.0F, INSUFFICIENT FOR SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE FOR WAREWASHING UNTIL REPAIRED/REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH TO REACH A MINIMUM HOT WATER RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F. ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS PREVIOUSLY CLEANED IN DISH MACHINE RE-WASHED AND SANITIZED MANUALLY BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO LINE COOLERS ALONG MAIN COOK LINE MISSING FUNCTIONAL INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FUNCTIONAL INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-READABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE BULK DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-SERVICE AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO AVOID CONTAMINATING FOOD WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (GRILL, SALAMANDER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE (GRILL, SALAMANDER, CHARCOAL GRILL, STOVETOP) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 122023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Shelves for non-food items installed above open food container at front prep area, instructed to remove.
Hand wash sink next to prep table at rear cook line missing a splash guard, instructed to install.
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to add additional light fixture.
DEC 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY FROM 12:10-1:05PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND STEAKS WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER RC SEARFOSS ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:05PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS ON COOK LINE AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FREEZER IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NOV 32021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN BASE COVING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
OCT 272021FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE DISH AREA ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED REPAINT OR REPLACE RACK.
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE A FRYER IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE FACUET OF THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
MUST RE-SEAL THE METAL PIECE THAT IS COMING OFF THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE DRAINBOARD.
FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN BASE COVING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
FOUND GREASE, OLD FOOD, AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND PLUMBING FIXTURES BELOW THE DRAINBOARDS IN THE DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY DUST AND ASH ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
NOTED EXPIRED/MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 282020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP PREP TABLES AND TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 302019FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOOD PREPARATION/LINE/EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BURGERS & A VARIETY OF STEAK ON MENU. ALL ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW AND UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-60 GNATS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CATERING STORAGE(30), PREP KITCHEN (5), DINING AREA (10). THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM FLYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REDUCE GNAT ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BACK DOOR NEAR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT TIGHT FITTING (1/4 INCH GAP) . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING. -
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10- 15 DEAD ROACHES, UNDER SHELVES AND ON SHELVES LOCATED IN CATERING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WHERE THEY WERE FOUND.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE INADEQUATELY WASHING AT 135 F . THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN: FOR A STATIONARY RACK 150 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE BREWER LOCATED IN NORTH DINING ROOM SECTION. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
FOUND 2 GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LOCATED INSIDE WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MAY 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, CUT MELON, SAUSAGE) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED HEAVY ORGANIC MATTER ACCUMULATING IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MAIN WALK IN COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES F IN THE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOODS SECTIONS, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. MUST REPAIR UNIT TO HOLD 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER: COOKED POTATOES, 47-48 DEGREES F, 55 LBS; COOKED BEANS, 47 DEGREES F, 20 LBS; CHEESE, 46-48 DEGREES F, 108 LBS; ASSORTED COOKED VEGETABLES, 46-49 DEGREES F, 63 LBS; ASSORTED DAIRY OR ANIMAL BASED SALAD DRESSINGS/SAUCES, 46-48 DEGREES F, 45 LBS; SOUPS, 48-54 DEGREES F, 30 LBS; COOKED PASTA, 49-50 DEGREES F, 6 LBS; MILK PRODUCTS, 48 DEGREES F, 35 LBS; EGGS, 48 DEGREES F, 50 LBS; SOUR CREAM, 45 DEGREES F, 24 LBS; CHICKEN, 48 DEGREES F, 4 LBS; BEEF, 47-48 DEGREES F, 10 LBS; PORK, 49 DEGREES F, 45 LBS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED $2000 WORTH OF PRODUCT. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS, GARNISHES AND CHIPS STORED ON THE SERVER'S SIDE OF THE COOK LINE, WHICH IS COMPLETELY OPEN TO THE DINING ROOM AND CUSTOMER PATHWAY TO REAR DINING ROOM AND RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OPERATOR RELOCATED ALL ITEMS TO BE STORED WITHIN CLOSED COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVER IN PRODUCE SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY ORGANIC MATTER ACCUMULATING IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 162017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 600 AREA SERVER STATION WITH INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER ICE STORAGE BIN WITH BASE OF CABINET ROTTING OUT FROM WATER DAMAGE. INTERIOR OF CABINET MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT SERVICE BAR WITHIN KITHCEN. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.
The small prep sink, in the north side the cooks line, need to be converted into a hand sink by providing side splash guards, soap and paper towels.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN GARBAGE AREA. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR PROOF OF ONE FOR NEXT INSPECTION. OBSERVED MAIN BAR HAS DRIPPING PIPE ON WEST END UNDERNEATH. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ROOM WITH DUMPSTERS WITH OLD UEQUIPMENT, STACKS OF CHAIRS. ALL ITEMS IN GARBAGE ROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ADN ORGANIZED 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. OBSERVED FLAMABLE ROOM OFF OF GARBAGE ROOM WITH LIQUOR STORAGE AND TO GO CONTAINERS. ALSO SAW LEAF BLOWER AND TOOLS. ALL FOOD RELATED ITMES NEED TO BE STORED IN AN AREA DESIGNATED FOR FOOD ITEMS AND ALL TOOLS AND MECHANICAL EQUIPEMNT NEED TO BE STORED AWAY FORM FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
NOV 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED ONE FLOOR TILE LOOSE AT SAME AREA. MUST REATTACH FLOOR TILE AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
MAIN BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NOV 172016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1631694 DATED ON 02/16/16 NOT CORRECTED- #33 OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES ALONG EXPO LINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN, #34 OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/LITTER ON FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN, #35 OBSERVED FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES/ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VILATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED ONE FLOOR TILES LOOSE AT SAME AREA. MUST REATTACH FLOOR TILE AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
MAIN BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FEB 162016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SUGAR BULK CONTAINER LABEL PEELING. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND ICE BIN AT SERVICE BAR. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN SAID EXPOSED HADNDWASH BOWL AND ICE BIN.
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES ALONG EXPO LINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/LITTER ON FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES/ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE/PAINT ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
JAN 152015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPPING, LEFT THE PREP TABLE TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND RINSE A KNIFE . STILL WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON PROCEEDED TO THE SAME PREP TABLE AND CONTINUED PREPPING WITH CHANGES GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HAND AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY AFTER CHANGE OF GLOVES OR MOVING FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS,GLASSES ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT KITCHEN AND AT THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE AND AT THE DISH WASHER AREA.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCETS OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 162014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ON ENCLOSED FOOD CHART INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-TURKEY 47.1F,EGGS 50.3F,FRENCH TOAST MIX 49.6F, MIXED VEGETABLES 49.6F, LINKS 49.6F, LIQUID EGGS 47.6F,SAUSAGE 45.9F, BEARNAISE SAUCE 120F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 52 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $380.00. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES ON REGULAR BASES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT KITCHEN AND AT THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER BY THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....ALSO NOTED BROKEN DOOR AND LOOSE GASKET AT SAME DOOR ON ONE OF THE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE HOT FRONT SERVING LINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 302013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED LITE FLY ACTIVITY AROUND THE POP GUN AND HOLDER AT THE MAIN FRONT BAR. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. HE ALSO CALL ECOLAB FOR SERVICE.
NOTED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT PREP LINE BY THE FIRST GRILL(MISSING AND CRACK TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 1st COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK.
AUG 132012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
(7-38-020) FOUND OVER 20-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL OF THE INTERIOR BAR ADJACENT TO THE MAIN KITCHEN; 12-ON THE RIGHT WALL OF THE SALAD STATION (ACROSSTHIS BAR); 14-ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DOOR OF THE INTERIOR BAR; 6-HOVERING AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER A BAR SINK AT SAME BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
GASKETS OF SOME COOLER DRAWERS AT COOK'S LINE (FRONT) ARE IN POOR REPAIR. THE INNER DOOR PANEL OF SMALL COOLER DOORS HAVE OPENINGS (DUE TO TRAYS STORED), MUST SEAL. THE DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE SMALL, INTERIOR BAR IS NOT ALLIGNED, MUST FIX.
FLOORS UNDER BAR SINKS (FRONT OF THE HOUSE), ALONG WALLBASES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE & COOLERS AT FRONT COOKING AREA, & FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY THE PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED.
WATER LEAKING UNDER THE ELBOW PIPE OF THE DUMP SINK AT THE BAR (WEST AREA), MUST FIX.
MAY 112012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHROOM, MINI BAR ACROSS PREP AREA INSIDE KITCHEN, & AT MAIN BAR-MUST FIX. POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHROOM, MINI BAR ACROSS PREP AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN & AT MAIN BAR-MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
MAR 212012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHROOM, MINI BAR ACROSS PREP AREA (INSIDE OF KITCHEN), & AT THE MAIN BAR=MUST FIX OR RE-SURFACE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
MAR 132012FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
(7-38-030) OBSERVED 2-SMALL HOLES UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM OF MIDDLE SINK, AT THE BAR'S 3-COMP SINK, WHICH WAS LEAKING WATER CONTINOUSLY ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
INTERIOR VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF DISHMACHINE, CABINETS UNDER WAIT STAFF STATIONS, CONDENSERS OF SOME COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST, DEBRIS OR DIRT. SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BAR NEED CLEANING. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHROOM, MINI BAR ACROSS PREP AREA (INSIDE OF KITCHEN), & AT MAIN BAR-MUST FIX OR RE-SURFACE. ALL FLOORS AT BARS & DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
LEAK AT ELBOW PIPE OF BAR HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED. THE HOSE UNDER THE BEER TAP DRIP PAN MUST BE REPLACED & EXTEND TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. 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.
ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED. 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.
AUG 92010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND AROUND POTATOES/ONIONS IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000062267 16.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN/FLOOR AT REAR SERVICE BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT SERVICE BAR AND INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NO LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER/END CAPS.
JAN 282010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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JAN 222010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Fish reach in cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 56.1 F. Instructed manager to repair and maintain equipment, must be 40 F or below. Citation issued.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found the following potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperatures between 46 F and 50 F- cheese cake, polish sausage, pizza sausage, shredded cheese. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 F or below if held cold. Manager voluntarily discarded the above items. Citation issued. Ticket #H000057361 15.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Fish reach in cooler door (lower door) in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair also must remove accumilated ice build up on condenser inside Grill cooler.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed food build up on lower side of prep tables at cookline. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain equipment at cookline.
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. Service bar handwash bowl pipe leaking, rear prep handwash bowl in poor repair and mop sink backflow prevention device in poor repair. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
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. Must provide thermometers for all coolers also must calibrate metal stem thermometers for food handlers.
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