Merkle's Bar & Grill

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	2	0
2025	2	22	2
2024	1	5	0
2023	1	6	0
2021	2	21	3
2019	1	9	0
2017	1	3	0
2016	5	24	4
2015	2	9	0
2014	1	3	0
2013	2	22	0

May 22, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE ON WALL IN STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.

May 21, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED LIQUOR AND ITEMS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN AND BASEMENT STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMNT. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN FREEZER AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH 3-COMAPRTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS ABOVE ICE MACHINE SYRUP MACHINE AND REAR OF BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR REPLACE CEILING TIMES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER, CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR OF PREMISES AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

May 16, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN MENS WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 62.2F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. 2-DAY NOTICE WAS ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. DISHES WERE BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED LIQUOR AND ITEMS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN AND BASEMENT STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMNT. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN FREEZER AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER, CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR OF PREMISES AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH 3-COMAPRTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS ABOVE ICE MACHINE SYRUP MACHINE AND REAR OF BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR REPLACE CEILING TIMES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2597191 ON 07/09/2024. #51. DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. #58. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Jul 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING ALSO WOMENS WASHROOM HOT WATER VALVE LEAKING IN HANDWASH SINK CABINET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

May 18, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESS BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUNS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HOSE MUST DRAIN AT FLOOR DRAIN
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GREASE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND BEHIND WASTE OIL CONTAINER AT OUTDOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OPENING ON WALL, BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO BRICK WALL CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH.REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES MUST BE REPLACE.

Sep 20, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15-- REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5-205.15-- KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON PIPING UNDER THE SINK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. : 6-101.11--- MISSING, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AT THE DISH AREA SIDE. MUST REPLACE. : 6-201.11--- RAW WOOD WITH WATER DAMAGED BEHIND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BACKSPLASH. MUST SEAL TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.----HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

Sep 10, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN INCHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT OR ANY REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. NO DISHES WERE BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE BEING USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CHEESE AT 47.8F & 51.4F, CHICKEN AT 49.4F, EGGS AT 48.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS, AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER NOTED AT 51.6 WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHEESE AT 51.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON PIPING UNDER THE SINK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AT THE DISH AREA SIDE. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD WITH WATER DAMAGED BEHIND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BACKSPLASH. MUST SEAL TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.----HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2288673 ON 5-13-19 WAS NOT CORRECTED. #52- NOTED WASTE WATER FROM THE DRAINPIPE OF THE DISHWASHER DRAINING INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN OR CONTAINER.#57-NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM REPORT # 2288673 ON 5-13-19 IS VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

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

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFICATE ON SITE (SAFE SERVE IS EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED WASTE WATER FROM THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE DISH WASHER DRAINING INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN OR CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Aug 29, 2017 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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES BURGERS, CHEESE, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A). MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Jul 28, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jul 20, 2016 Short Form Complaint · 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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORTS ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Jun 10, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jun 3, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 5-27-16 ARE NOT CORRECTED.#16- OBSERVED BASEMENT ICE MACHINE STORED UNDER A WASTE WATER PIPING FOUND DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR NEXT TO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE MACHINE TO AN AREA WITH PROPER PROTECTION, CEILING, NO WASTE WATER PIPING.#24-CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED AND FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY INSIDE AND OUT WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE FOOD AND SLIME. ALSO, THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BEEN REPLACED DURING REPAIRS WITH A NOZZLE THAT DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK.#29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-2-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE THE TORN OR MISSING GASKETS ON THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND TO MAINTAIN. #34- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR, UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT AND TO MAINTAIN. #38- OBSERVED THE MEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK WITH A DAMAGED, BUT STILL OPERATIONAL, HOT HANDLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

SEE VIOLATION #14
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

SEE VIOLATION #14
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

SEE VIOLATION #14.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TIN FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON HOOD FILTERS. MUST REMOVE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED DEBRIS SURROUNDING THE NOZZLE AND HANDLE AND PIPING UNDER SINK. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BAR. MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR GARAGE STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED AND ACCESSIBLE

May 27, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TWO KITCHEN COOLERS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 53.4F AND 49.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 50.7 AND BEEF AT 53.1F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN AT 50.7F AND 50.3F, BEEF AT 50.2F AND CHEESE AT 49.7F IN THE TALL REACH IN COOLER. BEEF AT 53.1F AND CHICKEN AT 49.7F IN THE SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $150.00 AND TOTAL POUNDS TO BE 47 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-16.
Serious Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 91.1 AND 91.2 AT BOTH SINKS. FOUND HOT WATER TANK NOT ON. MANAGEMENT RESTORED HOT WATER DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOODS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED CUT, READY TO EAT FRUIT FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION IN OPEN, UNCOVERED CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE BAR. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED. OBSERVED BOTTLES OF CHAMPAIGN BEING STORED INSIDE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION AT THE BAR. ICE DISCARDED.OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR DRIPPING DOWN ONTO FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER. FOODS DISCARDED.COMPRESSOR ALSO DRIPPING INTO A PAN IN THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRIPPING COMPRESSORS. OBSERVED BASEMENT ICE MACHINE STORED UNDER A WASTE WATER PIPING FOUND DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR NEXT TO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE MACHINE TO AN AREA WITH PROPER PROTECTION, CEILING, NO WASTE WATER PIPING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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

FRONT EXIT DOOR TO OUTDOORS FOUND NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH RUBBER DOOR SWEEP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR TORN AND OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STRIP AND MAKE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON THE BOTTOM.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE EXCESSIVE LEAKS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. TAPE ON THE GREASE TRAP CONNECTION TO SINK. NO STOPPERS FOR SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS ON THE SINK AND GREASE TRAP, PROVIDE STOPPERS. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED AND FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY INSIDE AND OUT WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE FOOD AND SLIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-2-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE THE TORN OR MISSING GASKETS ON THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN CHEST FREEZER WITH A DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #34- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR, UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT AND TO MAINTAIN. #38- OBSERVED THE MEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK WITH A DAMAGED, BUT STILL OPERATIONAL, HOT HANDLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE BAR COOLERS AND COOLER DOORS ALSO ON THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. TIN FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON HOOD FILTERS. MUST REMOVE. DIRTY FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK, ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BAR. MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING OF THE MENS ROOM. MUST CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

USED DIRTY LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING FROM OVEN HANDLES.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR GARAGE STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Oct 2, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE THE TORN OR MISSING GASKETS ON THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN CHEST FREEZER WITH A DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR, UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE MEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK WITH A DAMAGED, BUT STILL OPERATIONAL, HOT HANDLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 25, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE THE TORN OR MISSING GASKETS ON THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN CHEST FREEZER WITH A DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR, UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE MEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK WITH A DAMAGED, BUT STILL OPERATIONAL, HOT HANDLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF LIQUOR 6INCHES OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR. MUST STORE ICE SOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Aug 27, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PENDING.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

PENDING.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

PENDING.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PENDING.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PENDING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PENDING.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PENDING.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PENDING.

Aug 19, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Foods not protected during atorage, preparation, display and service. Observed several frozen food items inside deep freezer not protected, covered or properly stored to prevent contamination from elements or other foods not wrapped inside deep freezer and exposed to ice build-up inside freezer chest. Instructed to properly wrapped and store foods to prevent possible contamination. Serious 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

Outer openings not provided or rodent proofed. Front entry door has 1/4 inch gap across bottom and corners. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Outside greae box not cleaned. maintained, or insect/rodent proofed. Observed waste grease on ground and encrusted grease on exterior on sides and on top of grease box. Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease box and ground to prevent insect and rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Deep freezer not maintained and has ice build-up. Instructed to remove ice build-up.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Soda gun holders, exhaust and ventialtion covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean floors behind equipment and along wallbase and replace damaged and missing floor tile in bar, toilet room, and kitchen area. Stock stored on floor in basement. Instructed to elevate stock and supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to seal all openings and replace missing wall tile.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to replace non-working light bulbs.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventialtion not working in toilet rooms. Instructed to repair ventilation fans in both toilet rooms. Handsink in ladies toielt room leaking at bottom. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment sink. Instructed to stoppers for each compartment.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside cooler in bar area. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

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