Cesar's On Broadway

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	1	14	0
2024	3	19	3
2023	2	22	0
2022	2	8	1
2021	2	28	1
2020	1	4	0
2019	3	25	5
2018	2	13	0
2017	3	15	2
2016	1	4	0
2015	1	5	0
2014	2	13	0
2013	1	3	0
2011	3	17	2
2010	1	4	1

Jun 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND INSIDE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENINGS 1/2 AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE SUGAR CONTAINER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN BAR AREAS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES FOR ELEVATED FOOD AND ITEMS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE APPROVE SHELVING.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMEN STOPPERS MISSING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF DOOR CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR DEVICE.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAINED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND AT THE BARS ON THE SECOND FLOORS AND WHEREVER NEEDED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ALL DRY STORAGE CLOSETS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE ANDC MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Jul 5, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING: HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT BAR, HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREPRARATION AREA, AND UPSTAIRS BAR TO NOT HAVE PAPER TOWELS OR A METHOD OF HAND DRYING AVAILABLE AT EACH HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT EACH HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN BASEMENT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA TO BE RUSTED THROUGH ON BOTTOM SHELF AND FLAKING PAINT AND RUST ON OTHER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RACK TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Mar 22, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed floor tiles throughout basement prep area to be cracked and missing. Repair and replace missing tiles, and maintain a cleanable surface.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed certified food manager on site to not have Allergen training. Complete allergen training and ensure all CFPMs also have allergen training.

Mar 14, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Observed low temperature dish machine at 0 ppm chlorine. Instructed manager to call machine in for service and to not use machine until it is repaired. Instructed manager must use 3 comp sink to temporarily wash, rinse, and sanitize all items. Item tagged until repaired. Priority violation 7-38-025.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Observed TCS foods (rice) held at improper tempertatures between 50.5 and 52.4 degrees. Held inside 3 door prep cooler in basement prep area. Instructed manager that all TCS foods must be held at or below 41 degrees at all times. Manager voluntarily discarded all out of temperature TCS foods. Priority violation 7-38-005. Discarded 390lbs of rice with a value of $520.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Observed 3 door prep cooler in basement prep area to have an ambient air temperrature of 54 degrees. Found TCS foods (rice) held in cooler. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Observed no thermometer present in glass door standing cooler in prep area. Provide a thermometer in all cooling units.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Observed food storage bins stored on floor in walk in cooler in basement. All items must be off the floor at least 6 inches.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Cooler filter in basement prep area is dusty and full of debris. Maintain filter in good condition.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed multiple leaks throughout the kitchen at time of inspection. Handsink in basement near prep area has a leak from below. 3 compartment sink in basement has leak from below. Sink next to dish machine hs leak from below. Observed leak from backflow prevention device attached to dish machine. Contact a plumber to investigate and repair all sources of leaks mentioned above.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Observed missing lids on trash receptacles in female bathroom in 3rd floor as well as employee bathroom in basement. Provide a tight fitting lid to receptables.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed floor tiles throughout basement prep area to be cracked and missing. Repair and replace missing tiles, and maintain a cleanable surface.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed derbis and food residue build up between prep tables and prep coolers in basememnt prep area. Regularly clean and maintain area free from debris and food residue.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed debris and dust build up on ventilation hood filters above cooking area. Regularly clean and maintain area free of debris and dust.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed broken and cracking light cover above food prep area near dishwashing machine in basement. Replace with a proper protective shield.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed certified food manager on site to not have Allergen training. Complete allergen training and ensure all CFPMs also have allergen training.

Sep 8, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR, ETC
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 MAIN DOORS WITH GASP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 RUSTED SEAMS IN BASINS OF ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-204.18 CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO PLASTIC CURTINS BROKEN AND FILTHY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 RE-INSTALL THE MP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA.USING FLOOR AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 REPAIR REPLACE FLOOR TILE, FLOOR CEMENT IN PREP AREAS.

Aug 24, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING,SAID SINK WAS COMPLETELY BURIED WITH ITMES FROM COOKING POTS TO BOXES,LINENS ETC.. EMPLOYEE UNABLE TO USE IT.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO HANDWASHING SINKS AT BAR AREAS(BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR)ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE,REMOVE SHELVES AND MOBILE CARTS. SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE ICE AT ICE BIN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MAIN DOORS WITH GASP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUSTED SEAMS IN BASINS OF ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO PLASTIC CURTINS BROKEN AND FILTHY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

RE-INSTALL MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.USING FLOOR AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR REPLACE FLOOR TILE,FLOOR CEMENT IN PREP AREAS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Aug 25, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 16, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT 50 PPM. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, TCS FOODS ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORED MORE THAN 24HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. COOKED CHICKEN, BEANS ETC. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $110 THROUGH DRNATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NOTED OVER 15 TO 20 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ALL DRY STORAGE CLOSETS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 37, 41, 47, 51,51,53,55, 55 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2523627 DATED 08/04/2021 NOT CORRECTED:- -37) 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. -41)NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION PROPERLY -47)NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. 51)NOTED A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 53)NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. 55)-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, AND THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH WATER. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA, E

Aug 16, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

STILL, THERE IS NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHER HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION AND GRIME ON THE FLOOR AND AREAS WHERE ROACHES WERE FOUND.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH CRACKS MUST ALSO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 4, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATIONS
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDWASH SINK AT THE EXTERIOR AREA SET UP AS A BAR WITH NO HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATIONS
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 6 LIVE ROACHES ON INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE ENCLOSED EXTERIOR BY STORAGE ROOM NOW USED AS A PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
Serious Priority
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED A BOTTLED DRINKS STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE CONTAINER ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BOTTLED DRINKS AND DISPOSE OF ICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

I NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHER HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, AND THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH WATER. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION AND GRIME ON THE FLOOR AND AREAS WHERE ROACHES WERE FOUND.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH CRACKS MUST ALSO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNFINISHED CEILING AND WALLS AT THE OUTSIDE BAR/FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FINISH CEILING, SEAL ALL WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Jul 27, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASEKETS, RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO STOPPERS (X3) AT BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS.

Sep 27, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF BARS AT THE 2ND FLOOR, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. TEMPERATURES OF HOT RUNNING WATER WAS 87.8F,84.9F AND 88.4F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE OF HAND WASH SINK MINIMUM OF 100F AND 110F WITH MIXING VALVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) PF. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-FISH 50.4F, SHRIMP 47.1F, CHEESE 51.4F/49.3F, RICE 49.3F/48.9F, CHICKEN 45.9F, BEANS 44.8F, GUACAMOLE 50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 64 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

NOTED ASSORTED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS GUAVA AND OTHER BEVERAGES IN A BUS PAN FILLED WITH WATER AT THE PREP TABLE OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA THAWING. MANAGER STATED THAT THE FOOD ITEMS WERE THERE FOR DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OF INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCTS WERE STILL FROZEN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT THE BUS PAN UNDERNEATH COLD RUNNING WATER.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASH SINKS AT THE SECOND FLOOR AND BASEMENT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:-FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE, AND UNDERNEATH ALL BARS INCLUDING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TOO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -WALLS WITH CRACKS, GAP ON FLOOR AT THE JOINT OF WALL AND FLOOR, ALSO UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE MAIN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND BARS AT THE 3RD FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ACCUMULATED DUST ON DUCT VENT ABOVE COOKING/PREP AREA AND ON WASHROOM EXHAUST VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Jan 25, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH AT THE BARS ON THE SECOND FLOORS AND WHERE EVER NEEDED

Jan 16, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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 #7-38-012(A).
Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH FOOD CART IN FRONT OF SINK AND AT THE BASEMENT BAR. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE FOOD CART AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A).
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED SOME RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE EXTERIOR DRY STORAGE WITH SIDE WALK EQUIPMENT(CHAIRS TABLES ETC) AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE EXTERIOR OF PREMISES AND AROUND THE DRY STORAGE AND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FIRST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA AND 3RD FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Serious Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO THE OF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE EXTERIOR DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO NOTED RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS WITH THE RAT DROPPINGS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND AT THE BARS ON THE SECOND FLOORS AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.UPGRADED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 NOT CORRECTED. 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

Jul 11, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST OBTAIN.
Severity not stated
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED.(SHREDDED CHEESE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST HAVE 7 DAY CONSUME BY DATE LABEL.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED TO PROPERLY AIR DRY.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS IN POOR REPAIR DUE TO MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES WITH BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST OBTAIN LIGHT SHILEDING FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. PERSONS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS.

Jan 16, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABEL (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD PANELING BEHIND COOLERS AND SINKS AT ALL BARS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL UTILITY CLOSET AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Nov 22, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD PANELING BEHIND COOLERS AND SINKS AT ALL BARS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL UTILITY CLOSET AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Nov 15, 2017 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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 3 DROPPINGS AT BASE OF STAIRS LEADING TO BAR 1 (IN FRONT OF NORTH DOOR OF FACILITY). ALSO NOTED APPROX. 7 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COMPUTER AT BAR 1. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2050206 DATED 5/11/17 NOT CORRECTED: #32-MUST REPLACE MISSING SCREW ON GREASE TRAP OF 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF COOK LINE PREP COOLER. #34-MUST REPAIR FLOOR AROUND BASEMENT MOP SINK WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE BROKEN/MISSING. #38- MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT 1ST FLOOR SERVER'S/CHIPS/WASHING GLASSES STATION WHERE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED TO WASH GLASSWARE (NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED AND IN USE DURING INSPECTION). MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD PANELING BEHIND COOLERS AND SINKS AT ALL BARS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY LIQUID FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL BARS. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND OILY RESIDUE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN TOP FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL UTILITY CLOSET AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN MOLD-LIKE SPOTS FROM CEILING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT DISHROOM.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR.

May 11, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLATING COOKED CHURROS WITH BARE HANDS IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED AND THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE AN APPROPRIATE BARRIER, SUCH AS GLOVES, TONGS, DELI PAPERS, ETC. THE FOOD HANDLERS EACH WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED MULTIPLE HAND SINKS IN FACILITY WITHOUT SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES: AT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, AT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE FOOD PREP AREA (WHERE EMPLOYEE WAS ACTIVELY PREPARING FOOD ITEMS), AT BOTH TOP FLOOR BAR HAND SINKS AND AT THE MAIN BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE (LIKE PAPER TOWELS) AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO EACH SINK AS REQUIRED DURING INSPECITON. OBSERVED THE TOP FLOOR BAR HANDSINK AND BASEMENT BAR HANDSINK BLOCKED BY BUCKETS STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGER REMOVED BUCKETS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE MISSING SCREW ON GREASE TRAP OF 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF COOK LINE PREP COOLER. MUST DEFROST EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE CRACKED AND CHIPPING SPATULAS HANGING IN COOK LINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR FLOOR AROUND BASEMENT MOP SINK WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE BROKEN/MISSING. MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER ON RIGHT SIDE OF BASEMENT MOP SINK AND UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR LOOSE WALL COVERING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN THE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND CREVICES.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING ON THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT 1ST FLOOR SERVER'S/CHIPS/WASHING GLASSES STATION WHERE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED TO WASH GLASSWARE (NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED AND IN USE DURING INSPECTION).

Jul 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNUSED PILED WOOD AND ARTICLES ON THE REAR PATIO NEXT TO STORAGE GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION ON THE COOKS LINE.

Oct 27, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

LINER INSIDE THE LID OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER NOT SEALED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL GREASE TRAP WITH A HOLE ON TOP THE LID,FOUL ODOR COMING FROM IT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID AND KEEP GREASE BOX CLEAN.GREASE BOX IS LOCATED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN CAN OPENER BLADE IS RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT,UNDER PIPES IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS UNDER THE BARS ARE ROUGH AND UNEVEN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT DISH ROOM/PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DUST ON CEILING BY THE VENT COVER IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDLES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Jun 16, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN SIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS,
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT BY DISHMACHINE AND BY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHINGN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALL UNDERNEAT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES WASHROOM MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDWASH SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Jun 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN SIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS,
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT BY DISHMACHINE AND BY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHINGN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALL UNDERNEAT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES WASHROOM MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDWASH SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Apr 22, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, BEANS.)
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND APRONS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON FOOD CONTAINER RACKS.

May 11, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND TOP LOADER FROZEN MACHINE FILLED WITH MARGARITAS DRINKS STORED IN OUTSIDE STORAGE/PATIO AREA (REAR PATIO).UNABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.NO FAUCET IS PROVIDE.TURNED OFF UNIT, TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNIT OR PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER.A BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS NEEDED AT UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A CERTIFIED PLUMBER FOR ALL PROPER ATTACHMENT UNDER PLUMBING CITY CODE.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH(FAX #312-746-4240)PRIOR TO USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072168-17
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 REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE MOTORCYCLE FROM INSIDE STORAGE, WERE FROZEN MARGARITAS UNIT IS STORED.SEAL STORAGE FRAME AND DOOR OF STORAGE WHERE FROZEN MARGARITAS MACHINE IS STORED.REPLACE BROKEN LID FROM 1ST GARBAGE CONTAINER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RAW WOOD PANEL UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF BAR AREA, IN 2ND FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RESEAL FRP BOARD ON WINDOW LEDGE OF KITCHEN,NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.KEEP FLOOR CLEAN IN OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE.FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOBENT MATERIAL.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE VINLY BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT , SEAL WALL EDGES AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT AREA.
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. PROVIDE LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Apr 7, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

PAINT RAW WOOD PANEL UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF BAR AREA, IN 2ND FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RESEAL FRP BOARD ON WINDOW LEDGE OF KITCHEN,NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE VINLY BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT , SEAL WALL EDGES AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT AREA.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Mar 23, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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 FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND 10# OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 44F TO 46F; AND 20# OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 54F TO 57F ,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 30,VALUE $80.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)HOOOO72095
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. FOOD NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72096-17
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN KITCHEN.WATER IS FLOWING FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE OTHER,INSTRUCTED TO WELD DIVIDERS SMOOTHLY AND WITH NON RUSTY MATERIALS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO72095-16
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. PAINT RAW WOOD PANEL UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF BAR AREA, IN 2ND FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RESEAL FRP BOARD ON WINDOW LEDGE OF KITCHEN,NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. REPLACE VINLY BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT , SEAL WALL EDGES AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT AREA.
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. PROVIDE LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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. THE FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR. THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE SODA GUN AT THE BAR IS INSTALLED INTO THE DRAIN FOR THE ICE BIN. MUST REMOVE AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. THE SPRAY NOZZLE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FALLS BELOW THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK. MUST INSTALL A HOOK TO KEEP THE NOZZLE ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL.

May 17, 2010 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED REFRIED BEANS WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 52-55F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, AND FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER FOR THE RESTROOM FLOOR DRAIN.
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 THE FRP BOARD ALONG THE WINDOWSILL IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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