MAR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YARD HOUSE.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
1500 N CLYBOURN AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 5, 2019 · passed with conditions
4 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED .
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH STRAINER FILLED WITH ICE, STRAWS, AND LEMON LOCATED AT BAR. HAND WASHING SINK IS BEING USED AS DUMP SINK. HANDWASHING SINK DISPLAYS SIGN WITH "HANDWASH SINK ONLY". INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVES ITEMS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED MUSHROOMS, SLICED LETTUCE, MARSALA SAUCE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER MACHINE LOCATED IN EXPO AREA OF KITCHEN. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROOMS, DUST PANS AND MOPS IN KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET IN A DISORDERLY MANNER. SAID TOOLS SHALL BE STORED IN AN ORDERLY MANNER ELEVATED FROM FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
MAY 102018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed broken ice machine sliding cover door, in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager repair/replace. Maintain at all times.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed small leak at step valve at exposed hand sink, in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed sanitizing bucks resting on floor at bar and rear prep area. Instructed manager to elevate said items, at least 6 inches off the floor, at a all times. Maintain at all times.
JAN 222018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT SERVER'S STATION HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BAGS OF MULCH AND DIRT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR HOT WATER HEAT ROOM. OBSERVED BOXES OF SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE LOCKER STORED ON FLOOR. MUST STORE ALL MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE MATERIALS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
JAN 132017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 13
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BOXES LOCATED AT THE MAIN MIDDLE BAR. FOUND NO COVERS AT THE BAR ICE BOXES LOCATED AROUND THE BAR AREA.
JAN 102017FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2017
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER MAKE A READY-TO-EAT SALAD WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED STAFF MEMBER AND MANAGER THAT THERE IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT ANY TIME. GLOVES MUST ALWAYS BE USED WHEN HANDLING AND PREPARING READY-TO-EAT FOODS.CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
DURING INSPECTION FOUND 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT WELL MAINTAINED IN THE FRONT PREP LINE AREA AND AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.FOUND BOTH HAND SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 85F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 49F ANF 43F RESPECTIVELY AT THE ABOVE STATED HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH STATED HAND SINKS WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.AT THIS INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE 2 OTHER HAND SINKS WHICH ARE WITHIN 25 FEET OF BOTH STATED STATIONS AND ARE WELL MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BOXES LOCATED AT THE MAIN MIDDLE BAR. FOUND NO COVERS AT THE BAR ICE BOXES LOCATED AROUND THE BAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR 4 LADIES FAUCET HAND SINKS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE RESTROOM AND 2 ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RESTROOM. AT THIS AREA AT THIS TIME THERE 2 WORKING HAND FAUCET HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF ON PREMISES WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 3 STAFF MEMBERS WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.
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JUN 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 10
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, HAMBURGERS,SOUPS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR EXPO COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 252015FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 25
2015
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED ONE SERVICE COOLER AT THE SALAD/DESERT PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED 3 REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NOTED PLUMBERS POTTY INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POTTY FROM ALL SINK. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
NOTED ONE STALL OF TOILET AT THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT MAINTAINED; (NOT FLUSHING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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