DEC 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WELLS ON WELLS.
BEAT. 25/100
1617 N WELLS ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 26, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW UP WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW UP WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER 24HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION AND EXPIRATION DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(HAMBURGERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112. OBSERVED NO VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-305.13 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C)OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOM CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLERS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 49F IN A PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. 12 LBS OF CHICKEN, 47F VALUED AT $32. 5 LBS OF HAMBURGER, 47F, VALUED AT $8. 2 LBS OF TURKEY BURGERS, 45F, VALUED AT $6. 7 LBS OF FISH, 48F. VALUED AT $7. 6 LBS OF CHEESE, 49F, VALUED AT $16. 3 LBS OF STEAK, 48F, VALUED AT $16. .5 LBS OF SHELLFISH, 45F, VALUED AT $6. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW ON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR CAULKING AROUND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. REPAIR MISSING HANDLES ON COOLER DRAWERS UNDER GRILL, REMOVE TAPE. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR MISSING INTERIOR PANEL LID ON MIDDLE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL FOOD DEBRIS FROM SLICER IN BASEMENT. CLEAN SODA NOZZLE AND CADDY AT BAR. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA; BEHIND BAR; BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIRCASE. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN TILE AT ENTRANCE TO MAIN PREP AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR WALL DAMAGE (CORNERS)IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHTS SHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND SPRAYER HOSE ON 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NOV 92016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ON DOOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FOOD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BEER WALK IN COOLER
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN MOLD AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CEILINGS AND WALLS IN FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND FOOD WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER LINE AT EMPLOYEES BASEMENT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.
AUG 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED THE COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54 DEGREES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REINSPECTED THE UNIT AND REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN, 54 DEGREES, 4 LBS/$30; POTATOES, 55 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$20. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE WATER AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. NOTED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM A PIPE IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CONDENSATION DRIPPING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED PINKISH SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SODA GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. NOTED A NEW BATHROOM WAS ADDED TO THE BASEMENT FOR EMPLOYEE USE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER CONNECTION HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED TO THE BATHROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO THE HAND SINK.
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OCT 202015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE LID OF ONE OUT OF TWO CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, UNDER THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR,MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FILTER BY THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL GAP AROUND PIPES AND CONDUIT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION,(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN). MUST PROVIDE REGULAR ICE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE BEHIND THE BAR.(EMPLOYEE IS USING SHAKER TO SCOOP THE ICE).
SEP 112014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE CONDENSER LINE FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.
SEP 32014FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 3
2014
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 44F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHILI AT 43.5F, SHELL EGGS AT 44.6F, TURKEY BREAST AT 44.9F, CHICKEN AT 45.3F, HAMBURGERS AT 46F, MILK AT 44.4F, CHEESE AT 44,7F, CUT TOMATOES AT 45.3F, MEATBALLS AT 43.3F, CALAMARI AT 44.2F, AND GUACAMOLE AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 370# OF FOOD WORTH $1050. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTALLED A PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED BOTTLES OF WINE STORED IN THE ICE BIN WITH ICE THAT WAS USED FOR CUSTOMER'S DRINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BOTTLES OF WINE AND DISCARD THE ICE FROM THE ICE BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, WASHROOMS, IN THE DINING ROOM AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW EXPOSED WOOD IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AT THE BASE FOR THE SPRAY NOZZLE, SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WINDOW FRAME AND WALL. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE CONDENSER LINE FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK.
AUG 222013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 22
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
AUG 152013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2013
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 07/06/12 REPORT#1229994 NO CORRECTED #38 THE CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE IS MISSING FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSED WATER FROM THE FAN UNIT IS DRAINING INTO A BUCKET IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP DISPLAY COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 102012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST PROVIDE WALL COVERING FOR EXPOSED WOOD IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE WALLS IN DISREPAIR AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND AROUND THE KITCHEN DOORWALL TO THE OUTSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED DRYWALL TAPE COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE IS MISSING FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. CONDENSED WATER FROM THE FAN UNIT IS DRAINING INTO A BUCKET IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE.
JUL 62012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 47.3F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, HUMMUS, EGGS AND CHEESES. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE THE COOLER UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CEVICHE AT 49.2F, SALSA AT 48.5F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 50.7F, GUACAMOLE AT 46.5F, COOKED RICE AT 47.8F, HAMBURGERS AT 45.1F, HUMMUS AT 48.0F, POTATO SALAD AT 50.1F, PASTA SALAD AT 50.3F, CHEESE AT 49.2F, EGGS AT 45.5F, COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 45.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 44.0F, BUTTERMILK AT 44.5F, GOAT CHEESE AT 47.3F, FETA CHEESE AT 47.6F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.6F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 49.1F, RAW BACON AT 46.7F, CUT TOMATOES AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 165# OF FOOD WORTH $361. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE PREP COOLERS. MUST STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST PROVIDE WALL COVERING FOR EXPOSED WOOD IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE WALLS IN DISREPAIR AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND AROUND THE KITCHEN DOORWALL TO THE OUTSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED DRYWALL TAPE COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE IS MISSING FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. CONDENSED WATER FROM THE FAN UNIT IS DRAINING INTO A BUCKET IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE.
NOV 162010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT KITCHEN SINK MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPLACE.
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 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND SHIELD LIGHT IN FRUIT WALK-IN COOLER.
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. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REMOVE BUCKET OF STANDING WATER. VENTILATION IN MENS AND MIDDLE LADIES RESTROOMS NOT OPERATING, MUST REPAIR.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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