WILD HARE.
2610 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 21 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 252024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
3-307.11//OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT BAR, MIDDLE AND REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
4-101.19//NOTED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE RUST FREE SURFACE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE.
6-501.114//NOTED CLUTTER UNDERNEATH ALL DJ BOOTHS, IN NORTHWEST CLOSET NEAR BACK BAR AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CURTAIN IN STORAGE AREA OF BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
NOV 182024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT DJ BOOTH, BEHIND KITCHEN STOVE, IN BACK BAR STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF LIQUOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED FOOD STORED ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH LEAKING COMPRESSOR UNIT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD UNDERNEATH AND REPAIR LEAK.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT BAR, MIDDLE AND REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED PLATES STORED IN KITCHEN ON SOUTH WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
NOTED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE RUST FREE SURFACE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE.
NOTED CLUTTER UNDERNEATH ALL DJ BOOTHS, IN NORTHWEST CLOSET NEAR BACK BAR AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CURTAIN IN STORAGE AREA OF BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
APR 102024PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BEHIND 3-COPARTMENT SINKS IN ALL BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN VENTILATION VENTS IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BSERVE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 82024FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER PREPARED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN AND CHEESE SAUCE. NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED THE DISCARDED DATE EXCEEDED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APROXIMATELY 100 LBS OF FOOD VALU OF $200. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MISSING THE REMINDER STAMENT ON MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MISSING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA, ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH UNUSED LOCKERS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.,
OBSERVED INADEQUATE AVAILABILITY OF HOT WATER THROGHOUT PREMISES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HAND WASHING SINKS FOOD PPEP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 47.9F-49.8F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110.F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ABOVE 100.F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIR DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED THE 3-COMARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY DRAINING SLOW DRAINING WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT(BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ONOTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BEHIND 3-COPARTMENT SINKS IN ALL BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 282023PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
SOME INTERIOR AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENERS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
LOOSE FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK PROPPED BY A BOWL. MUST REPAIR.
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARD IN THE MENS WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM, AND MISSING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL ----POOLING LIQUID ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ----MISSING WALL BACKSPLASH TILES AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE REAR KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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SEP 162022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-204.117 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER, MEASURED 0 PPM CHLORINE. PRESENTLY UNIT IS NOT IN USE. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-16-22 UNIT REMAINS TAGGED.STILL AWAITING FOR PARTS
SEP 82022FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON-SITE AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON THE MENU THE "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR ANY HAMBURGERS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
FOUND DISPLAY COOLER BROKEN UN-OPERABLE, NO FOOD INSIDE. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE" INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT. MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
WE OBSERVED OVER TWENTY RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELF AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA, WITH NO GNAWED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER, MEASURED 0 PPM CHLORINE. PRESENTLY UNIT IS NOT IN USE. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION USED. USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR AND KITCHEN .REPAIR ISSUE
OUTDOOR GROUNDS BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH GREASE,ALSO WEEDS BETWEEN THE SAID CONTAINERS AND ALONG FENCES. REMOVE WEEDS TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
BUILD-UP DEBRIS BEHIND BARS,AND ALL THE STORAGES.CLEAN ELEVAT ITEMS AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
MAY 252022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER. REPAIR/REPLACE
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DOORS,WALLS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AT MIDDLE ROOM BAR.REPAIR ISSUE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
OCT 72020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WALLS IN PREP AREA,BARS,AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS WITH EXCESS FODD DEBRIS,STAINS AND BROWN IN COLOR. MUST CLEAN/PAINT SAID WALLS
SEP 302020FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT MIDDLE AND REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.BOTH BARS WERE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE END COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WINDOW,REPAIR CAUSE.ALSO LEAKING BOTH FAUCET AT SAID SINK,REPAIR.
NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,MUST PROVIDE.
OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED EXCESS DEBRIS AND A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION WOOD STORED BEHIND RECEPTACLES AND ON GROUND,MUST REMOVE SAID ITEMS TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITIES
BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES AT PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE,REPLACE.
WALLS IN PREP AREA,BARS,AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS WITH EXCESS FODD DEBRIS,STAINS AND BROWN IN COLOR. MUST CLEAN/PAINT SAID WALLS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-8-2019,REPORT #2261760 #38) 6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED 1/4 GAP AT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RARE AND ENSURE DOOR IS RODENT PROOF. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #39) 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO ICE BIN. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK, CLOSEST TO ICE BIN, AT REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #47) 4-101.17 OBSERVED BEVERAGE INVENTORY STORED ON RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #49) 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57) 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
FEB 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP KIT/NECESSARY ITEMS ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, CHICKEN, SAUCES, SLICED CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE COOLER AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED 1/4 GAP AT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RARE AND ENSURE DOOR IS RODENT PROOF. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO ICE BIN. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK, CLOSEST TO ICE BIN, AT REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT STORED UPRIGHT ON SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT INVERTED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BEVERAGE INVENTORY STORED ON RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELD. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND USED BY DATE.
OBSRVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELVE LINER ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EAQUIPMENT AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERED DIRT ON WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP ARE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38- 012
NOTED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN #10 CANS IN REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS TO A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINER.
NOTED GRILL,BROILER,AND RANGE ENCRUSTED WITH CHAR AND BURNT GREASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
NOTED FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
NOTED CEILING PANEL IN KITCHEN DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING PANELS.
NOTED LIGHT SHILDS WITH DRIED ON RESIDUE AT HOT LINE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
NOTED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER.
SEP 22016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE PREP TABLE SHELF IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER HEATER UTILITY ROOM. ALSO NOTED BUILDING MATERIALS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND STORE ALL ITEM AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING DETACHING FROM THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN TO THE LEFT OF THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER, TO THE LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, FREE FROM UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHT ABOVE THE LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
NOTED A LEAK IN THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. NOTED THE DRAIN IN THE GREEN DOOR MEN'S RESTROOM IS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.
NOV 52015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NO CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
OCT 272015FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1491155, DATED 7/31/14. #35-MUST SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE LADIES WASHROOM, DISHWASHING AREA AND PREP/KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. #38-NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE FLAT GRILL. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE MOP SINK AND THE AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED,INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.
DAMAGED WALLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS BEHIND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIMES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS BY THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER . MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE DOOR. CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN MUST BE SHIELDED. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKING ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF ONE OUT OF TWO FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
NO CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS(POTS,PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINER) UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
MUST DRY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INDSECTS HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCKS IN THE CLOSET BY THE MENS 'S WASHROOM OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE THE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE LADIES WASHROOM, DISHWASHING AREA AND PREP/KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
NO GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.
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MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ICE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BASEMENT GLASS DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR SUMP PUMPS AND AT WATER TANK.
WALL AT BOX FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SOME WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES MISSING/NOT CONNECTED ON SODA GUN HOLDERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS, BBQ GRILL MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6" FROM FLOOR AND ORGANIZED.
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REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BARS.
APR 52012FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SANDWICH COOLER IS NOT TURNED ON. MUST MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F TO WASH DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE MACHINES AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND BAR OF THE MUSIC ROOM BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON PREMISES OR A SIGNED CONTRACT FROM A WASTE HAULING COMPANY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DISCARD ANY UTENSILS WHICH ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER, CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE SANDWICH COOLER AND MEAT SLICER IN THE PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD AND HORIZONTAL SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE BARS AND PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS. SEAL THE OPENINGS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL OF BAR #3 AND CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR #3.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BARS AND IN THE PREP AREA. SEAL THE FRP BOARD AT THE WINDOWSILL IN THE PREP AREA. PROVIDE BASEBOARD ALONG WALLS OF BAR #3. REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR #1. REPLACE ANY MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. INSTALL CEILING TILE ABOVE THE SPICE RACK IN THE 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. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN FOR THE LADIES WASHROOM.
NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BARS.
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