ZED 451.

Chicago Health Dept

729-743 N CLARK ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2020.

Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4

2020

PASS 6 violations

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, ETC NOT LABELED IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME IN ENGLISH.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED LARGE BOWLS BEING STORED FACE UP ON SHELVES IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL POTS AND PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED NEAR 1ST FLOOR BAR AND IN FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BACK WALL BEHIND GRILL IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON PRESSURE GAUGE CONNECTED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU, INSERTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD UP NOTE ON TABLE SIDE PREP COOLER ON 1ST, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SNEEZE GUARD AT SELF SERVICE FOOD LINE WITH SHORT SNEEZE GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SKEWERS WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

JUN 26

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOTTLES OF ALCOHOL STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD/BEVERAGES DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES, OR PROVIDE SHIELDS AROUND EXPOSED PIPES IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING DRAIN COVER AT 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO NOTED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES SURROUNDING THIS SAME DRAIN. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT FILE STORAGE AREA, WHERE BOXES AND PACKAGES ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED UNUSED STOVE RANGE AT 1ST FLOOR REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED A MAJORITY OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 10

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TILED WALL UNDER 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE ON RIGHT HAND SIDE WITH TILES IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR TILES ANA MAINTAIN WALL.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.

NOV 21

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER FLAT TOP, FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES AT BAR AND PREP AREAS, CALCIUM AND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME FLOOR TILES CRACKED AT 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ONE THERMOMETER MISSING INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (UNUSED SHELVES, BOXES, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

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JAN 14

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 7

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE SAID ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON SHELF AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SURFACE OF SHELF MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

APR 7

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SERVICE BAR AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE 2 BARS MUST HAVE A LID,TO PROTECT THE CONSUMMABLE ICE FROM ANY CONTAMINATION .

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER BOTTLE FOR THE CUSTOMER'S DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY DESIGN TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A BOTTLE WATER THAT IS DESIGN TO PROPERLY CLEAN. MUST CLEAN INN DETAIL EXTERIOR OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN CRACKED AND BROKEN. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLENABLE. ALSO FLOOR IN THE FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA,BY THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

JUL 31

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (GLASSES,PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) THROUGH OUT PREMISES 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

JUL 1

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24

2014

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BARS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PLACE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A PINKISH,GRAYISH SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED EMPIRE MAINTENANCE COMPANY THAT ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 12:00 PM. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 80 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, SHELVES, CEILING AND BOXES AT THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA, OUTSIDE BAR AREA OF SAME,DISH WASHER ROOM AT THE 1ST FLOOR AND BARS AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY....ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP,LID,LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND CEILING FANS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 6

2013

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 28

2013

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGH KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OIL SPILLS ON FLOOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 27

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED. SPLASHGUARDS MUST BE INSTALLED ON A SIDE OF THE BAR HANDSINKS CLOSEST TO THE CLEAN GLASSWARE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF ALL GARBAGE BINS NEED DETAILED CLEANING; PIPES UNDER MOST SINKS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. FLOORS AROUND CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING/BROKEN BASEBOARDS TILES IN DISHROOM & PREP LINE MUST BE REPLACED. DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN DISHROOM MUST BE CLEANED & MAINTAINED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

A HOT & COLD WATER LINE MUST BE INSTALLED BY THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. (UNIT TAGGED)

SEP 28

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #612467 ON 9/21/11 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN BOTH THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THESE AREAS. ECOLAB WAS OUT FOR A PEST INSPECTION ON 9/27/11. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN TO ARRIVE ONSITE WITH FINITO SPRAY TO KILL ADULT FLIES. MANAGER ALSO USING VACUUM FOR ANY VISIBLE FLIES ON THE WALLS. SUPERVISOR LOPEZ NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/21/11 WAS NOT POSTED. THE SUMMARY REPORT WAS IN A 3 RING BINDER. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET ON THE 2ND FLOOR. REGROUT THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN THE 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 REPAIR THE WALL BASEBOARD IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN FOR THE RIGHT SIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

SEP 21

2011

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED CHEESE FONDUE STORED IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER AT 53F, AND MASHED POTATOES STORED IN THE SAME COOLER AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $13. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS AT 155-160F. DISHMACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ECOLAB SERVICE TECH ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE MACHINE. HE STATED THAT IT COULD NOT BE FIXED AT THIS POINT. A NEW BOOSTER HEATER WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED. HE WOULD HOOK UP THE MACHINE TO A CHEMICAL SANITIZER UNTIL THE BOOSTER IS INSTALLED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN BOTH THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR THE WALL BASEBOARD IN THE 2ND FLOOR BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA AND THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN FOR THE RIGHT SIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE GRILL AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CRATES OUTSIDE ON TOP OF AND AROUND THE STORAGE SHED.

MAR 19

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Fryer door damaged. Must repair or replace fryer door.

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 replace unclean ice machine plastic tube(upper portion of ice machine).

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. Must detail clean floor throughout shed.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must replace damaged ceiling light covers (X2) above 2nd floor prep area.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. Employees washroom handwash bowl pipe draining slowly. Must repair and maintain sink.

Minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Basement storage room cluttered. Must elevate all items 6" off floor or remove items to prevent potential pest harborage.

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