Avondale Music Hall

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Inspections

1. Jul 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF STORED IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT BAR 2. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ISSUES: TORN GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND GASKET AND DEFROST FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 OF 4 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED GRILL AND COOLER STORED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVE NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2581492 DATED 9/11/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2. Sep 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,BARS).

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARDS ON LOWER WALL AREA IN WEST WALL BAR#3.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOODEN BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND COOLERS AT BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE GRAFFITI AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT LOWER WALL BEHIND THE WEST WALL BAR#3.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

3. Jul 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS (MEAT,CHICKEN,SALADS ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR AND ANOTHER HANDSINK BEHIND MIDDLE BAR AND IN REAR BAR. (TOTAL OF 3 HANDSINK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BARS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NOTED MISSING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO ICE MACHINE) IN PREP/COOKING AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOT WATER LINE FOR THE SAID SINK OR REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT 2 MIDDLE HANDSINKS INSIDE WOMEN'S (MIDDLE ROOM) WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE (3) STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR AREA INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND MIDDLE BAR AND RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR BASEBOARD AT SAME AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

4. Nov 21, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE VIP BAR AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MAKER IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER /HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DUMP SINK IN THE VIP BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, THE VIP BAR.

5. Nov 14, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

     FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH IDPH LICENSE NUMBER UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOF WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     HOT HANDLE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MAIN BAR MEN'S WASHROOM AND HOT HANDLE OF THE EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE MAIN FRONT BAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE VIP BAR AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM MAIN BAR AREA AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND CHANGE/REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MAKER IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER /HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DUMP SINK IN THE VIP BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, THE VIP BAR AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

6. Nov 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     MISSING TILE IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TILE IN PREP AREA AND HALLWAY.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     HOLE IN BASE OF WALL LEADING TO BALLROOM. MUST REPAIR WALL.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN VIP ROOM HAS LEAKING PIPE. MUST REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

7. May 13, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

8. May 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

     All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY,WITH BLACK MOLD IN PIPES AND WALLS TOUCHING ICE WATER,FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; TAG ICE MACHINE,NOT TO BE USED,MANAGER DUMPED THE ICE ;INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED

   • Not serious Minor

     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 THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR NOT CLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN,MANAGER SAID THEY ARE UNDERGOING REMODELLING,BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR

   • Not serious Minor

     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. DAMAGED WALLS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACED,WALLS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED; CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER,40F OR BELOW

9. May 3, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Fail.