Emerald Loop Bar & Grill

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Inspections

1. Aug 13, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,DELIME DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     : 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AT COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAR SERVICE STATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2. Jan 14, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jan 12, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN,BOTH SINKS IN BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS AT BOTH SINKS IN BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 54.1F,MEN'S LEFT SIDE SINK AT 53.2F AND BOTH WOMEN'S AT 53.2F-54.4F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F AND MAINTAIN. ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE NOW HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT 1:30 P.M.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S IN BAR AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER,ON UNDERSIDE OF WIRE RACK BEHIND STEAM TABLE AND ADDITIONAL RACK NEXT TO THAT ONE IN MAIN PREP AREA,IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA-UPPER WALL AT CEILING TILES,ON WALL BRACKET OF OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT,ON TOP OF GLUE BOARD,ON LOWER WALL BASE OF PREP TABLE,CREVICE OF WALL PANELING BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & ON WALL BASES AND ON FLOOR,CRAWLING ON CO2 TANKS,A HOLE IN CORNER & GAP ACROSS THE TOP OF LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.ALSO APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BAR AREA AND ON WALLS AT BEVERAGE STATION AND DINING AREA.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/12/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELVING UNIT NEAR MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK AND CARDBOARD ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST REMOVE FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND WORN GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR DOORS OF BEER & FOOD WALK IN COOLERS KICK PLATES ARE DAMAGED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS, GREASE FILTER CART,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND REAR DISH AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CREVICES AND CRACKS IN WALLS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BAR AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AT BEVERAGE AREA & UNDERNEATH REAR DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS IN DINING AREA CEILING VENTILATION VENT DUSTY IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING,BAR AREAS,BEER WALK IN COOLER,LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET AND CAGE,LOCKER ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LOCKER AREA,LIQUOR CLOSET AND FROM IN BETWEEN COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

4. Apr 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

5. Jun 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT END OF GRILL/COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM ENTRYWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO AIR DRY OR STORE MOPS SO AS NOT TO SOIL FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED HEAVY ICE AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER; OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS AND FOOD DEBRIS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ICE AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

6. Oct 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     Low temp dish washing machine at bar not sanitizing at final rinse, 0 ppm obtained on Cl test strip. machine was running on empty sanitizer containers. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     Fly traps noted over clean utensils. instructed to keep away of open food and clean utensils.

7. Nov 16, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 50.2F, 1LBS OF CHICKEN CHILLI AT 50.8F AND 3LBS OF CHILLI AT 52.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 14LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS (CHILLI, WINGS, SHEPERD PIE, COOKED PASTA) IN CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED CRANEBERRY, PINE NUTS AND ALMONDS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER RUN ACROSS THE STREET TO GET ONE FROM OTHER FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

8. May 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT FIRST SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER DOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON PREP COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVE A LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMSPTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOOD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

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

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     DEAD INSECTS FOUND IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

10. Feb 14, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FOODS OR CLEAN UTENSILS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS BULK FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

11. Apr 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      COOKED FOOD IN COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER NOR REMINDER FOR FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENU, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      UNAPPROVED THAWING METHOD, FOUND BAGS OF FROZEN SEAFOOD BEING THAWED IN A BUCKET OF STAGNATE WATER, MUST USE ONE OF THE APPROVED HEALTH CODE METHOD FOR THAWING.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ( FLOUR )

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      KNIVES IN USE KEPT IN A SANI BUCKET ON CUTTING BOARD INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.

12. Mar 2, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VERY WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK.

13. Mar 1, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 40 LBS OF LARGE BEEF BRISKETS WRAPPED IN ALUMINIUM FOIL AT 61.3F-72.4F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $140.

    • Serious Critical

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

      LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH 0 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLOUDY GAUGES AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VERY WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK.

14. Apr 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER FOR PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND REGROUT FLOORS IN SAID AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED WALL TILE IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

15. Sep 1, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. caulk around 3 compartment sink, and dish machine, and counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep tables lower shelving, that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Above violation still remaining( Floors in rear kitchen prep areas by exposed hand sink, dish machine areas need re-grouting).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Above violation still remaining( Floors in rear kitchen prep areas by exposed hand sink, dish machine areas need re-grouting).

16. Aug 15, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats)20 in rear Kitchen areas by walk in cooler, and by rear storage areas(10 ), also observed/found live fruit flies(gnats)10 , in bar area, Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in coolers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. caulk around 3 compartment sink, and dish machine, and counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep tables lower shelving, that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). kitchen storage shelving, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep areas by exposed hand sink, dish machine areas need re-grouting.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas by walk in cooler shall be provided.

17. Oct 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST UTILIZE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES TO SCOOP FOOD PRODUCT OUT OF BULK CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE SAME FOR OTHER SMALLER CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS. FOUND SMALL PLASTIC CUPS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITHOUT HANDLES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN CORNERS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR DOORS AND HANDLES OF THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR AS WELL AS THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AT THE END OF THE COOKING LINE ON THE FURTHEST RIGHT HAND SIDE. ALL LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE CAUSING A WATER LEAK BEHIND IT.

18. Jul 1, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Jun 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER HOLDONG TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 56.5F AIR TEMPERATURE, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP COOLER AT 40 F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 61.2F- 52.5F, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 5LBS OF RAW FISH, 4LBS OF SAUSAGE, 4LBS OF DICED TOMATOES. ITEMS STORED IN SAID PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCAREDED VALUED AT $75. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LABELES ON BULK-FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRURCTED TO LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREP COOLER DRAWERS NOT CLOSING TIGHLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL COOLERS CLOSE TIGHTLY.

20. Oct 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF THE OVEN/DEEP FRYERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE GARBAGE CANS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

21. Sep 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM EXPOSED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT DUST AND FLIES CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETRS IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN THE WARMEST PART.

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

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • 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. STANDING WATER UNDER UTENSILS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

    • 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. LEAKY FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK SPRAYER CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.