WEBER GRILL RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

539 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.

31 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

139

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 24

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 21

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17

2025

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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).

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 14

2025

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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).

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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).

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 12

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 2

2024

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 12

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Shelves for non-food items installed above open food container at front prep area, instructed to remove.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

Hand wash sink next to prep table at rear cook line missing a splash guard, instructed to install.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to add additional light fixture.

DEC 19

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FREEZER IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

NOV 3

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN BASE COVING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

OCT 27

2021

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE DISH AREA ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED REPAINT OR REPLACE RACK.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE A FRYER IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE FACUET OF THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST RE-SEAL THE METAL PIECE THAT IS COMING OFF THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE DRAINBOARD.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN BASE COVING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED EXPIRED/MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

APR 28

2020

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 FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 6

2019

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 30

2019

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOOD PREPARATION/LINE/EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BACK DOOR NEAR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT TIGHT FITTING (1/4 INCH GAP) . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING. -

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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. -

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND 2 GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LOCATED INSIDE WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

JAN 14

2019

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 4

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY ORGANIC MATTER ACCUMULATING IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 3

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVER IN PRODUCE SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY ORGANIC MATTER ACCUMULATING IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 16

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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 29

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MAIN BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

NOV 17

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MAIN BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

FEB 16

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SUGAR BULK CONTAINER LABEL PEELING. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES ALONG EXPO LINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES/ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE/PAINT ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

JAN 15

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE AND AT THE DISH WASHER AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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 16

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 30

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 1st COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK.

AUG 20

2012

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 13

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

(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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY THE PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER LEAKING UNDER THE ELBOW PIPE OF THE DUMP SINK AT THE BAR (WEST AREA), MUST FIX.

MAY 11

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

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 21

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

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 13

2012

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

(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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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 9

2010

FAIL 4 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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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. 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.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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. NO LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER/END CAPS.

JAN 28

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Refer to previous inspection for violation description.

Minor Sanitation

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

Refer to previous inspection

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Refer to previous inspection.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Refer to previous inspection

JAN 22

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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.

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. 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. 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.

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. Must provide thermometers for all coolers also must calibrate metal stem thermometers for food handlers.

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