WILDFIRE.
159 W ERIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 24 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 262026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSOR AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM BEER TAPS IN PRIVATE EVENT ROOM BAR CAUSING PUDDLE OF BEER TO FORM ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NOV 252025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19--- OBSERVED SOME RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 182025FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BARS,HAND SINK IN THE EAST KITCHEN PREP ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM (IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AT 140F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 180F (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON FREEZER DOOR GASKET LOCATED AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL INSIDE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOME RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ALSO, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS, KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS, INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FARLEFT COMPARTMENT AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2608713 DATED:12/09/2024 #16---4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER COMPONENTS AND DROP PLATE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 11-25-2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 92024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER COMPONENTS AND DROP PLATE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
5-501.17: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN STALLS #1, 2 AND 4 MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
OCT 312024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER COMPONENTS AND DROP PLATE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
3-603.11: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS(STEAK) THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
5-501.17: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN STALLS #1, 2 AND 4 MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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OCT 292024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES OF 91.2F AND 95.5F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER COMPONENTS AND DROP PLATE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS(STEAK) THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN STALLS #1, 2 AND 4 MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
DEC 112023PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Slow drainage at bar hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
Several dead cockroaches noted on floor along wall base in dish room, instructed to clean and maintain.
Ice build-up noted on prep cooler at coffee station, instructed to remove and maintain.
Sink stopper at 3-comp sink in poor repair, sheets of nylon used to plug the drain, instructed to use proper stoppers.
Broken mechanical ventilation in employees restrooms, instructed to repair.
Missing a light shield at light fixture above prep table, instructed to install.
NOV 92022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED STEADY LEAK COMING FROM BOTTOM OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AND MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAY 242021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS ALONG PREP LINE AT FRONT OF PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP INK, AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LEAKY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ALONG PREP LINE AT FRONT OF PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED COCA-COLA FOUNTAIN IN SERVICE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO PREP LINE WITH DUST AND DIRT ON SIDE OF BEVERAGE DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 132019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ROUGH BRICK WALL BEHIND SALAD STATION PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON WALLS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 52019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 9 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND PREP COOLER AND WALLS OF DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
SMALL FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN AN OPEN BOX FACING UP WITH DEBRIS ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES WITH TAPE STUCK ON SIDE WITH LOOSE THREADS AND HANGING PIECES NOT ALLOWING PROPER CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE
ROUGH BRICK WALL BEHIND SALAD STATION PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON WALLS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 232018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT DISHROOM HANDSINK. OBSERVED LEAKING WASTEWATER PIPES AT SAUCE PREP HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 222017PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TONGS USED FOR BREAD STORED ON LOVER HANDLE OF BREAD WARMER IN TOO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO FLOOR. STORE TONGS IN DESIGNATED AREA THAT IS PROTECTED.
SPICIFICALLY OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED : CUTTING BOARD USED AT GRILL STATION AND CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO LARGE STANDING STEAMER. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR OF REACH IN REFIRGERATOR IN FRONT OF GRILL IN DISREPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC ON INTERIOR OF DOOR. MUST RESTORE INTERIOR SURFACE OF DOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BORADS AND MAINTAIN. CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLACKENED WORNED-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
OBSERVED UNCLEAN NAIL BRUSHES ATTACHED TO EXPOSED HAND SINKS. NAIL BRUSHES MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL SANITIZED AND MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER LOCATED NEAR SALAD STATION UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.
OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND BREAD WARMER UNCLEAN. PULL OUT EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SILVERWARE SOAKING STATION UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETERS TO REFELCT ACCURATE TEMPERATURE WITHIN COOLERS.
OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN HALLWAY NEAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. REMOVE OR REPAIR ANY NON WORKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ALL CLEANING EQUIPMEN TMUST BE STORED PROPERLY. MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE HUNG AFTER USE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 242017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BORADS AND MAINTAIN. CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLACKENED WORNED-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
OBSERVED UNCLEAN NAIL BRUSHES ATTACHED TO EXPOSED HAND SINKS. NAIL BRUSHES MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL SANITIZED AND MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN BEHIND OVEN STORAGE ACCROSS FROM PASTA SAUTE AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETERS TO REFELCT ACCURATE TEMPERATURE WITHIN COOLERS.
OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN HALLWASY NEAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. REMOVE OR REPAIR ANY NON WORKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ALL CLEANING EQUIPMEN TMUST BE STORED PROPERLY. MOPS NAD BROOMS MUST BE HUNG AFTER USE.
DEC 52016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
GASKET BROKEN AT THE KITCEN 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN. SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BORADS AND MAINTAIN. CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLACKENED WORNED-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAR COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,EXTERIOR SURFACES TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE ETC.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING.
EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT SERVICE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
SOME THERMOMETERS ARE MISSING INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
NOV 252016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1631905 DATED:02/18/2016. 34 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS ALSO FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 05/18/2016 35 OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. 05/18/2016 38 BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. 05/18/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/2/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
GASKET BROKEN AT THE KITCEN 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN. SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BORADS AND MAINTAIN. CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLACKENED WORNED-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAR COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,EXTERIOR SURFACES TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE ETC.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING.
EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT SERVICE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
SOME THERMOMETERS ARE MISSING INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
FEB 222016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS ALSO FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FEB 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SALAD COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 57.0 F, FOUND SALAD DRESSING AND CHEESE INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- SALAD DRESSING AT 45.1 F AND CHEESE AT 45.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARLLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS ALSO FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
APR 222015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- CREAM SPINACH (2 CONTAINERS)46.5F/46.0F AND FISH (TRAY)46.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 71 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $296.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE WARMING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LIDS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PRODUCE DRY STORAGE AND ALSO TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE MAIN BAR WITH SLIMY SUBSTANCE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER WITH SPILLS AND DIRT, FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE ICE MACHINE WITH WET FLOORS.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING OF SMALL BAR AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 12014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DISCOLORATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BY THE HOT OVEN AT THE FRONT PREP LINE WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO LEAKING AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND WATER: FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND.
NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 182012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT POOR PIPE INSULATION AND SPRINLERS HEADS OPENINIGS AT CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CABINETS UNDER FRONT PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND MOISTURE NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS.
APR 132010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean exterior of all equipment at main bar and clean lower side of dishmachine drainboards/prep tables throughout.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floor tiles in poor repair at main prep area and around dishmachine. Must repair/regrout all damaged floor tiles and clean interior of all unclean floor drains throughout.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must clean all unclean walls throughout dishmachine area and main prep area.
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. Pot wash 3-compartment sink right hand side pipe leaking and Stardust station 1-compartment sink pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
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