Western Bar & Kitchen

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	2	10	1
2019	2	19	1
2018	2	4	2
2017	1	5	0
2016	1	5	0
2015	2	5	0
2014	2	9	0
2013	1	7	0
2012	2	9	2
2011	1	9	0
2010	2	7	0

Sep 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN STORAGE AREA STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL BOXES STORED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL BOXES AND MAINTAIN SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH DEEP FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 22, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MAIN KITCHEN AREA LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDING FINAL RINSE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 200 PPM AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE MARKED DISH MACHINE AS OUT-OF-ORDER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FACILITY HAS NO ESTABLISHED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AGREEMENT OR PEST CONTROL SERVICE LOG BOOK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE, ROUTINE SERVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND MAINTAIN COMPLETE PEST CONTROL SERVICE LOG BOOK ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN STORAGE AREA STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL BOXES STORED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL BOXES AND MAINTAIN SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH DEEP FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 22, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHREA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) RUBBER DOOR SEALS LOOSE/TORN. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR SEALS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE BREAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP IN SAID COOLER.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Aug 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHREA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT A MINIMAL OF 50 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) RUBBER DOOR SEALS LOOSE/TORN. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR SEALS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE BREAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP IN SAID COOLER.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Jun 7, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

May 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE BASEMENT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS: THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION ON THE FOOD LINE ACROSS FROM THE GRILL HAS AN INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53F. REFRIGERATION UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CPDH AFTER UNIT IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLING REFRIGERATION UNIT: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF PATTY BALLS AT 55.6F, 2 CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48.9F, A SMALL CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 77.7F, TURKEY BURGER PATTIES AT 60.1F, VARIOUS BOTTLES OF DRESSINGS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS BETWEEN 55F-60F, CONTAINERS OF DELI MEAT AT 58.8F, AND A CONTAINER OF SPINACH PIE FILLING AT 60.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 35# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED HABENERO PEPPERS STORED DIRECTLY IN A GROCERY BAG INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER. FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT IS DRIPPING CONDENSATION INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS, DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED AT ALL BAR AREAS ALSO WALK IN COOLER CONCRETE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR AND REPAIR FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER/FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING AND WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED DISHWASH AREA LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

METER ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Mar 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND PREPARED FOODS AND OTHER FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND ALL OTHER 2DR REFRIGERATORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING PREPARED AND FOODS WHICH ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL AT THE CORNERS TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND CORNER UNDER THE BOTH DEEP FRYERS INTHE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO MUST AJUST THE TEMP VALVE AT THE UNISEX RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR BAR AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

IN THE MOST REAR STORAGE AREA CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN MUST REORGANIZE, DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE LARGE MICROWAVE ON THE FLOOR AND ANY OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NOT IN WORKING ORDER.

Nov 3, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Oct 26, 2015 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 FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH ONE INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, SALADS, SOUPS,ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIRED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN UP STAIR AND DOWN STAIR BARS.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPSTAIR AND IN DOWNSTAIR BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

May 29, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR OVEN, STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN ICE MACHINE ROOM NEAR BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA,

May 19, 2014 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

OBSERVED APPROX., 30 RODENT DROPPING IN ELECTRICAL STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND BASEMENT AREA BAR AND FREEZER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND HAVE AREAS BAITED, AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE ICE BIN, MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET TO CHESTER FREEZER IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO KITCHEN, AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DUBLIN BAR AND THE BASEMENT BAR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR OVEN, STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, FURNACE ROOM, BAR AREAS, AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIR BROKEN BRICK FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER,
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN ICE MACHINE ROOM NEAR BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA,
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

ONE OF THE WASHROOM IN DUBLIN BAR HAS NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL BAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,

Jul 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHILI, CHICKEN WINGS, HAMBURGER,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. CERTIFIED MANAGER JASON DANIELS ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:50pm.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WORN OUT AND WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DUBLIN BAR AND THE BASEMENT BAR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER,GRILL AND STOVE (WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED). MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE LID OF THE CONTAINER OF DISPOSABLE GLASS,PLATES,ETC, LID OF THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,SUGAR,SALT, ETC, UNDERNEATH THE SHELVE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, AND UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR -UNDER THE COOLER, FLOOR IN THE STORAGE/DRESSING ROOM, AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENT IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

ONE OF THE WASHROOM IN DUBLIN BAR HAS NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
Not serious Minor
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

FOUND ASHTRAY OUTSIDE THE OFFICE CLOSE TO THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED CLEAN AIR INDOOR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C). MANAGER DISCARDED THE ASHTRAY IN THE GARBAGE CAN DURING INSPECTION.

Mar 28, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS (2). WINDOWSILLS IN KITCHEN/UTENSIL WASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Mar 20, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED KITCHEN TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 58.8F, INADEQUATED FOOD PROTECTION. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACE ON UNIT, WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED, MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 6LBS COOKED BEEF AT 53.0F, 1LB HAM 54.3F, 6LBS TURKEY 61.2F, 10LBS CHICKEN 56.4F, AND 1LB BEANS 59.3. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED; V=$250. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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

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 EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT FURNACE ROOM OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS, INSIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOMS OVER 50 DROPPINGS, AND INSIDE THE SUPPLIES STORAGE ROOMS OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. ALL AREAS ARE LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEAR DINING ROOM. ALSO NOTED OPENINGS IN ABOVE AREAS AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON REINSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED; (PREPARING SHRIMPS, CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; CAN OPENER, COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE SUPPLY ROOM AND CHEST FREEZERS.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, FURNACE ROOM AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS.
Not serious Minor
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

May 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
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. MUST REPLACE MISSING LID HANDLES FOR STEAM TABLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE; ALSO MUST REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; THRU-OUT KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOMS AND BAR AREAS.
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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON EAST WALL IN FURNACE ROOM AND EAST WALLS IN CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY; BOTH ROOMS IN BASEMENT NEAR KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
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 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 1PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
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 FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT BAR AREAS.

Sep 21, 2010 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
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.OBSERVED FOIL ON THE TABLE STORAGE SHELF INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
Not serious Minor
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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER FOR # 10 CANS.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE DUST.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.2 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Mar 29, 2010 CANVASS FOR RIB FEST · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
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.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND CHAR GRILL, ALSO CLEAN CEILING REMOVE FOOD.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED 3 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEED TO REPLACE, ALSO CLEAN OTHER LIGHT SHIELDS. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.

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