The Arts Club Of Chicago

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Inspections

1. Jun 12, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Apr 23, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     SEE VIOLATION #60

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2598306 CONDUCTED ON 7/30/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51) 5-205.15: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM MIDDLE AND LAST SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (#51)5-205.15: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR IN REAR PREP FAUCET IS SPRAYING FROM SIDES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

3. Jul 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM MIDDLE AND LAST SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR IN REAR PREP FAUCET IS SPRAYING FROM SIDES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

4. Oct 31, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS RUSTY IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED WOOD STORAGE BOXES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

5. Sep 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Bulk food container not labeled ( flour, salt...) instructed to label and maintain.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     Observed food handler with long beard not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

6. Jul 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

7. Nov 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

8. Oct 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER LOCATED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

9. May 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     NO VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS TOO, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

   • Not serious Minor

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

     BROOMS AND DUSTPANS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN POTS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

   • Not serious Minor

     APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

     FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, MUST HAVE ALL STAFF IN KITCHEN OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

10. Apr 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR WITH ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. BAR WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

11. Apr 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Jul 28, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

13. Jul 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA WITH A RED SUBSTANCE AND THE TUBES WITH MOLD INSIDE OF THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

14. Sep 16, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Sep 10, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS AT 170F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

16. Nov 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LABELS ON BUL FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CASES OF SOFT DRINK STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

17. Nov 15, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF A 2-COMP. SINK IN KITCHEN HAS EVIDENCE OF MILDEW-MUST REPLACE. RUBBER GASKET OF COOLER AT THE BAR IS RIPPED AT BOTTOM LEFT-MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES UNDER THE 3-COMP. BAR SINK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN; LEAKY FAUCET (LEFT SIDE) OF 3-COMP. SINK IN DISHROOM: WATER SEEPING OUT AT THE FRONT PANEL OF DISHMACHINE. 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.

18. Oct 20, 2010 Canvass · 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. OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.