Farm Bar Lakeview

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Inspections

1. Jul 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 48.9F TO 49.8. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 51.75# FOOD VALUE OF $184.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jul 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING PREP TABLES TO BE STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN APPROPRIATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND PAPER DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA UNDER THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO BE FREE FROM EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKET OF STANDING WATER OUTSIDE IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS SO AS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRYING IN BETWEEN USES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED NO BASEBOARD ON EAST WALL IMMEDIATELY BEHIND FRONT BAR IN BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE BASEBOARD OR COVERING.

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

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     GREASE BUILDS UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, THE WHEELS OF THE UNIT MENTIONED, AND INSIDE THE OVEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

4. Jun 25, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     : 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE GARAGE, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     : 4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     : 5-501.115-- NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF USED EMPTY BEER KEGS PILED/STORED ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11-- ALL RAW WOODEN ABSORBENT WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE COVER, SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE: NO OPEN HOLES, GAPS, OR CREVICES.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR GARAGE WHERE BOX FREEZERS, A WALK-IN COOLER, AND DRY FOODS ARE STORED.

5. Jun 17, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

     OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED READY-TO-EAT BREAD PUDDING AND FRESH VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED EGGS. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER: CHEDDAR CHEESE @ 49.5F, POTATO SALAD @ 57.2F, CHEESE @ 50.9F, COOKED EGGS @ 77F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     NOTED MENU ITEMS MIS-LABELED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY PRINTED ON THE MENU. RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY DISCLOSED AND REMINDED ON BOTH THE PRINTED MENU AND THE VIRTUAL MENU. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE GARAGE, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF USED EMPTY BEER KEGS PILED/STORED ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     ALL RAW WOODEN ABSORBENT WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE COVER, SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE: NO OPEN HOLES, GAPS, OR CREVICES.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR GARAGE WHERE BOX FREEZERS, A WALK-IN COOLER, AND DRY FOODS ARE STORED.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE REPLACED.-----FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-10-20 NOT CORRECTED. #58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.#51- OBSERVED DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

6. Dec 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

   • 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.

7. Aug 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE STORAGE BIN. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER AND ON WALL BEHIND CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

8. Oct 26, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST STORE ALL BOXED ITEMS AT BAR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE LIQUOR STORAGE AND GLASSWARE STORAGE AT REAR BAR COUNTER.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER WATER SUPPLY LINE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.