WILDFIRE.

Chicago Health Dept

159 W ERIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 26

2026

PASS 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSOR AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 25

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 18

2025

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BARS,HAND SINK IN THE EAST KITCHEN PREP ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FARLEFT COMPARTMENT AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 9

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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 31

2024

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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 29

2024

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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 11

2023

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Slow drainage at bar hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Several dead cockroaches noted on floor along wall base in dish room, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ice build-up noted on prep cooler at coffee station, instructed to remove and maintain.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Sink stopper at 3-comp sink in poor repair, sheets of nylon used to plug the drain, instructed to use proper stoppers.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Broken mechanical ventilation in employees restrooms, instructed to repair.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Missing a light shield at light fixture above prep table, instructed to install.

NOV 9

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AND MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAY 24

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP INK, AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LEAKY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 9

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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 13

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 5

2019

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SMALL FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN AN OPEN BOX FACING UP WITH DEBRIS ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES WITH TAPE STUCK ON SIDE WITH LOOSE THREADS AND HANGING PIECES NOT ALLOWING PROPER CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FEB 23

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT DISHROOM HANDSINK. OBSERVED LEAKING WASTEWATER PIPES AT SAUCE PREP HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 22

2017

PASS 11 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER LOCATED NEAR SALAD STATION UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND BREAD WARMER UNCLEAN. PULL OUT EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SILVERWARE SOAKING STATION UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETERS TO REFELCT ACCURATE TEMPERATURE WITHIN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 24

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN BEHIND OVEN STORAGE ACCROSS FROM PASTA SAUTE AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETERS TO REFELCT ACCURATE TEMPERATURE WITHIN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 5

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT SERVICE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME THERMOMETERS ARE MISSING INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.

NOV 25

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT SERVICE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME THERMOMETERS ARE MISSING INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.

FEB 22

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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

FEB 18

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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).

Critical Food Temperature

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

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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

APR 22

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 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 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)

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING OF SMALL BAR AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 1

2014

PASS 4 violations

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 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DISCOLORATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BY THE HOT OVEN AT THE FRONT PREP LINE WITH GREASE AND DIRT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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 7

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 18

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT POOR PIPE INSULATION AND SPRINLERS HEADS OPENINIGS AT CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CABINETS UNDER FRONT PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND MOISTURE NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS.

APR 13

2010

PASS 4 violations

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. Must clean exterior of all equipment at main bar and clean lower side of dishmachine drainboards/prep tables throughout.

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. 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.

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 all unclean walls throughout dishmachine area and main prep area.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. 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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