SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WHIRLYBALL.

BEAT. 35/100

1825-1855 W WEBSTER AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 28, 2025 · passed

Failed 7 of 18 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 28
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19--OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLS INSIDE WINE AND BEER SLIDING COOLERS AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115--OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER BY GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 21
2025
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 194 INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 198F. HOT WATER SANITIZNG FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE BETWEEN 180-194F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON SIDES OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLS INSIDE WINE AND BEER SLIDING COOLERS AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO MEASURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER BY GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 1
2024
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS PAR COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 45.3 F, COOKED CHOPPED CHICKEN 45.3 F, PARM AND HERB 46.2 , GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 45.3 F, SHAVED (47.6) AND GRATED PARMESEAN CHEESE 47.4 F, SLICED CHEESE 46.5 F, SLICED TURKEY 45.6 F, MOZERELLA CHEESE 50.1 F, PEPPER JACK CHEESE 47.9 F, CHEESE SAUCE 50 F, PICO DE GALLO 48 F, GARLIC AIOLI 46.5 F, VEGGIE AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS 48.3, COOKED PASTA 47.8 F, PAR COOKED BEEF SLIDERS 50.6 F APPROXIMATELY 400 LBS VALUED AT $2500.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER #1 50. 1 F INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

NOV 13
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.15-- MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING/MOPPING. 6-201.11--DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS.---. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN----BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

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NOV 6
2023
FAILED
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE 1ST FLOOR BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL WASH CYCLES ATTEMPTED AND MACHINE PRIMED. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED THE MAIN DISH WASHING AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT OPERATIONAL, NOT ATTACHED TO PLUMBING UNDER THE SINK TO ALLOW THE DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER FROM THE SINKS BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ALLOW THE SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR WINE COOLER AND 2ND-FLOOR BAR BEER COOLER WITH POOLING LIQUID AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN STAGING PREP TABLE AREA. UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN THE COLD WATER OFF. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING/MOPPING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS UNDER THE HAND SINKS.----DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AND UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ----BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE UNUSED BEER COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 9-23-22 REPORT # 2564183 NOT CORRECTED #47- OBSERVED DRAIN HOSES INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED.----- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.#55- SOME DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AT THE SECOND-FLOOR BAR AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- RESEAL THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 23
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DRAIN HOSES INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NECK FAUCET LOOSE AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DISHROOM. REPAIR ISSUE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOME DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RESEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE,REPAINT. SURFACE MUST CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

FEB 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

ONLY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK PROVIDED BEHIND BAR AREA WHICH IS USED MULTIPLE PURPOSE( FOR HANDWASHING AND TO DUMP FOOD LIQUID), AT FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREA (PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 28
2020
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS,NO COMPLETED. INSTRUCTED F TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE(GLOVES,GARGLES,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT SECOND FLOOR BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE TO BE FILLED AND USED.UNIT IS INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER BEHIND DISCHARGE PIPES,UNABLE TO FILL DISPENSER PAPER.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID UNIT OR REMOVE DISCHARGING BEER HOSES/PIPES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C)"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

ONLY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK PROVIDED BEHIND BAR AREA WHICH IS USED MULTIPLE PURPOSE( FOR HANDWASHING AND TO DUMP FOOD LIQUID), AT FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREA(PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT BOTH BARS(FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN,CUT FRUIT,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDER-COOKED FOODS OR COOK TO ORDER FOODS(HAMBURGER ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH/BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. REPAIR LEAKY HANDLE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GREASE ON CEMENT FLOOR SURROUNDING WASTE OIL CONTAINER,IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

DEC 20
2019
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER, ACROSS FROM THE STOVE, IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. REPAIR SLOW DRAINS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND BEHIND BOTH 1ST FL & 2ND FL BARS. REPAIR LEAKY HANDLE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY BASE OF FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

OCT 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 3 SAUSAGE PIZZAS UNDER HEAT LAMP AT 110.3F AND ABOUT 10 POUNDS CHICKEN WINGS AT 118.9F INSIDE CHAFING DISH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD.VALUE AT ABOUT 100 DOLLARS. PIZZA AND CHICKEN WAS SETUP ON A TABLE(BUFFET SETUP).

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 FOUND HEAT LAMPS/CHAFING DISH NOT HOLDING TCS FOOD/PIZZAS AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES.(110.3F)(118.9) PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. TAGGED HEAT LAMP/CHAFING DISH.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-306.11 FOUND NO FOOD GUARDS FOR BUFFET SETUP AT PREMISES. FOUND PIZZA UNDER HEAT LAMPS WITH NO FOOD GUARDS.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITAION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 4
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 27
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, OBSERVED 20 SMALL LIVES FLIES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA, AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND ON WALLS AROUND THE UPSTAIRS AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, STAINS AND DARK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, AND ADJUST DOOR GASKET. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL 1 & 2-DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STOVE, DRIED GREASE PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, BEHIND BARS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, GREASE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 25
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (WHISKS, COOKING SPOONS, TONGS, SPATULAS) STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.

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

OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE UPSTAIRS BAR KEG COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WATER, REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.

OCT 19
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL DRY UTENSILS,POT,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN AND AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MAKER, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, AND THE BOTH MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP CCOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS AND ICE BINS IN BOTH BARS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BOTH BARS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE COOLERS,PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

DEC 2
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE GREASE RECEPTACLES AT THE SIDES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR.

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

FINISH THE TILE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.

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

MUST COVER ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE BASEBOARD FOR THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET, 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY AND CONFERENCE ROOM. CAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

NOV 24
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 25F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER AT 0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED WATER LEAKS FROM THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR DOORWAY AND 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

MUST PROVIDE GREASE RECEPTACLES AT THE SIDES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. REMOVE THE PLUMBER'S PUTTY FROM AROUND THE DRAINS FOR ALL SINKS.

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

CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE SHELVING IN THE DISHROOM.

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

FINISH THE TILE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.

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

MUST COVER ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE BASEBOARD FOR THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET, 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY AND CONFERENCE ROOM. CAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

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TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.

NOV 18
2014
FAILED
0 violations

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NEARBY IN LINCOLN PARK