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729-743 N CLARK ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
11 of 17 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 42020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, ETC NOT LABELED IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME IN ENGLISH.
OBSERVED LARGE BOWLS BEING STORED FACE UP ON SHELVES IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL POTS AND PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU, INSERTED TO PROVIDE
ICE BUILD UP NOTE ON TABLE SIDE PREP COOLER ON 1ST, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
SNEEZE GUARD AT SELF SERVICE FOOD LINE WITH SHORT SNEEZE GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SKEWERS WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
JUN 262018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 102017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TILED WALL UNDER 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE ON RIGHT HAND SIDE WITH TILES IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR TILES ANA MAINTAIN WALL.
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.
NOV 212016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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.
SOME FLOOR TILES CRACKED AT 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ONE THERMOMETER MISSING INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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 72016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON SHELF AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SURFACE OF SHELF MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
APR 72015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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 .
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.
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.
INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
JUL 312014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 12014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 242014FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND CEILING FANS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 282013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OIL SPILLS ON FLOOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 272012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
EXTERIOR OF ALL GARBAGE BINS NEED DETAILED CLEANING; PIPES UNDER MOST SINKS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.
FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. FLOORS AROUND CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.
MISSING/BROKEN BASEBOARDS TILES IN DISHROOM & PREP LINE MUST BE REPLACED. DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN DISHROOM MUST BE CLEANED & MAINTAINED.
A HOT & COLD WATER LINE MUST BE INSTALLED BY THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. (UNIT TAGGED)
SEP 282011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 212011FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE GRILL AREA.
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 192010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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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