Blue Door Farm Stand

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	3	13	5
2024	2	14	3
2023	2	24	4
2022	1	4	0
2021	2	7	2
2020	2	11	2
2019	1	11	2
2018	1	7	0
2017	4	27	2

Dec 2, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Nov 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE BALLS 46.1F, CHICKEN SALAD 45F, TURKEY 58.6F, CHEESE/KALE 44.9F, HASH BROWN 70F, MANGO SAUCE 47F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150F THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPERS OF 47.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Aug 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE 56.6F/60F, TURKEY 62.6F, PASTA 48.1F/49.2F, CHICKEN 50F, TURKEY 58.6F, CHEESE/KALE 57F, HAM 57.6F, GUACAMOLE 60F, SOUP, 58F, RICE 50F EGGS 56.3F, POTATOES 51.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 272 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1766F.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR TO BE IMPROPERS OF 56.4F AND 53F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE SPRAYER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED 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.
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.

Apr 30, 2024 Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Apr 22, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW HAMBURGERS STORED NEXT TO READY TO EAT CORN TORTILLAS INSIDE FOOD PREP 4-DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF EGGS STORED NEXT TO PICKLES INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INFRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN SALAD AT 44.4F, PASTA 47.7F, COOKED TURKEY SAUSAGES 44.5F, DIJON MAYONNAISE 47.2F, GRAVY 46.3F, CHEESE 46.4F. ALSO OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 44.3F INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 22LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $100 PRIORITY VIOLATION -38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.9 INSIDE THE UNIT. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE BELOW 41.OF. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE COOLER TEMPERATURE. COOLER MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 39.6F AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE ANA A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MANAGER PUSHED GARBAGE DOWN AND TRANSFER GARBAGE INTO ANOTHER CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Feb 17, 2023 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

-OPEN GAP/SEAM WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.-----CEILING ABOVE THE SECOND FLOOR BAR NOTED WITH ROUGH, UNEVEN FIRE RETARDANT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE SECOND FLOOR BAR, WHERE ICE AND BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.

Feb 9, 2023 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR THE TWO COOKS WORKING ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN. MANAGER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FRONT PREP COFFEE STATION HAND WASHING SINK NOTED WITHOUT HAND SOAP. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED THE SHARDED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR THE COOKS LINE AND SALAD PREP HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. DISPENSER BLOCKED BY TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW EGG WHITES DIRECTLY ON TOP OF A CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT ROASTED CARROT HUMMUS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. HUMMUS DISCARDED. REVIEWED THE PROPER STORAGE OF RAW AND RTE FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL AREAS AFFECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE DISHROOM LARGE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR OTHER DISHWASHINGS MACHINES ON SITE THAT ARE PROPERLY OPERATING FOR DISHWASHING USE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. 7-38-025 PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED HASH BROWN PATTIES AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.9F BEING STORED ON TRAYS ON A FOOD CART ON THE COOKS LINE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CHEF STATED THE PATTIES WERE MADE AT 11 AM. TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN AT 4 PM. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PREPARED ROASTED CARROT HUMMUS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS. 3LBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 50.9F, 1 LB INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT 46.4F. ALSO NOTED 2 LBS COOKED MASHED POTATOES IN SAME COOKS LINE COOLER AT 67.8F AND 15 LBS COOKED, DICED CHICKEN NOT DATE LABELED, IN A DEEP COVERED CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45.5F. ALL COOLERS NOTED AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR PREPARED FOODS, PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. 15 LBS COOKED, DICED CHICKEN, 20 LBS CUT PREPARED LEAFY GREENS, MASHED POTATOES AND SOUP WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF OF 2/8 AND 2/6. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED SOME MENU ITEM DO NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.SUCH AS SOME EGG ITEMS AND BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS, DISHWASHERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE WITH HANDLE IN ICE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR HANDLE INVERTED FROM THE ICE.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED AND AWAY FROM HANDWASHING SINKS, PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS AND ALL OTHER MEANS OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CLOTH STRING BEING USED AS AN ATTACHMENT TO THE FOOD PEELER AND CORER. FOOD UTENSILS MUST BE A CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE UPPER PORTION VENT OPENINGS IN THE COOKS LINE LEFT COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FONT COFFEE STATION CABINETS WITH COFFEE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACKENED MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----OPEN GAP/SEAM WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.---FLOOR SURROUNDING THE FRONT COFFEE STATION DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CEILING ABOVE THE SECOND FLOOR BAR NOTED WITH ROUGH, UNEVEN FIRE RETARDANT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE SECOND FLOOR BAR, WHERE ICE AND BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE COOKS LINE HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR SOME OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-4-22 REPORT #2552527. #49- GRIMES ON PLASTIC BLUE AND GRAY TRAYS USED FOR DISH MACHINE TO WASH MULTI-USE UTENSILS. DETAIL CLEAN. #55- PEELING PAINT AND SCRAPED CEMENT ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM AND PREP AREAS AT FIRST FLOOR. REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 4, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

UTENSILS(FORK,SPOON, KNIFE),DISHES,AND GLASSES THAT ARE SET UP ON TABLES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN MANNER
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND BUILD-UP OF MINERAL AT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR DISHROOM. DELIMA AND CLEAN SAID UNIT. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN. GRIMES ON PLASTIC BLUE AND GRAY TRAYS USED FOR DISHMACHINE TO WASH MULTI-USE UTENSILS. DETAIL CLEAN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON SECOND FLOOR
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT AND SCRAPED CEMENT ON FLOOR IN DISHROOM AND PREP AREAS AT FIRST FLOOR. REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Jul 14, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jul 7, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITHIN 50 F COOLER. OBSERVED 10 LBS OF SLICED HAM VALUED AT $40 AT 51.6F, OBSERVED 10 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 50.9F VALUED AT $40, OBSERVED 5 LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.9F VALUED AT $15. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 50F CONTAINING TIME TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN SALAD, HAM, TURKEY. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AREAS AND PREP AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STAND-UP REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. CLEAN MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER REAR STAIRS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING DISHWASHER WHO HANDLES FOOD SOMETIMES.

Jul 14, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR BETWEEN BAR AND HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Jul 7, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN TWO DIFFERENT UNITS AT PREP AREA. BLANCHED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 47.6F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 46 .5F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 53.6F; POTATOES SALADS AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 50F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.4F TO 46F; SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 45. SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 44.9F TO 45.6F.COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 46F . CHOPPED GARLIC IN OIL 47.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 11,VALUE 55. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND TWO PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 48.6F INSIDE THE NORTH PREP COOLER,SOUTH PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 50F,THEIR OWNER THERMOMETER SHOWED AMBIENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR FROM INSDE MENTIONED UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNITS "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE.REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

STEM METAL THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES NOT IN WORKING CONDITION(BROKEN NOT ABLE TO RECORD FOOD TEMPERATURE). MUST PROVIDE SAID THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT BOTH SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN ICE BIN AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OUT C 09/17/2020 ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR BETWEEN BAR AND HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Mar 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, LAMB, COBB SALADS, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER BUS DIRTY DISHES/FLATWARE FROM SEVERAL TABLES IN 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM AREA, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER MOVED TO BAR AREA AND PREPARED/HANDLED BEVERAGE PITCHERS OF WATER FOR CONSUMPTION AT GUEST TABLES IN DINING ROOM AREA. THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER DELIVERING PLATES FOR CONSUMPTION TO OTHER TABLES IN SAID DINING ROOM AREA, WITHOUT HAND WASHING. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD, FOOD EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT HANDS ARE WASHED AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD, FOOD EQUIPMENT, ETC. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER GARNISHED COBB SALAD, HARD BOILED EGG SLICES, READY TO FOOD WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, IN FRONT SALAD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED, MUST USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK AT COOK LINE AREA INACCESSIBLE/BLOCKED BY 2 LARGE TRASH CANS AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE FOOD PREP WAS OCCURRING. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE DURING FOOD PREP/SERVICE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT 2ND FLOOR BUSSER/SERVER STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BUSSER/SERVER STATION AREA TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING AFTER HANDLING/BUSSING DIRTY DISHES/FLATWARE IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, QUINOA, ETC. STORED IN COOLERS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, COOKIES, MUFFINS, ETC. STORED IN DISPLAY CASE, FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE PACKAGED ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURERS. ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED ITEMS.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT SHELVING UNITS AT BAR AREA AND WALL SERVER STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON AT SAID AREAS MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED, CHIPPED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE AT COOK LINE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABELED ITEMS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST LABEL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DINING AREA IN FIRST FLOOR AND INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 24, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

WATER BOTTLES ON SITE HAS SMALL MOUTH,UNABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER BOTTLES WITH LARGER MOUTH.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

Oct 16, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS DISCARDING AT OPENED GARBAGE CONTAINER INVOICE BY PUSHING DOWN INTO THE GARBAGE CONTAINER, THAN HANDLING CUSTOMER ORDER INVOICE FROM AUTOMATIC MACHINE,WIPED WITH DIRTY LINEN CLOTH CUTTING BOARD AND GLOVED HANDS, WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES PICKED UP BREAD AND MADE SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMERS. NO REMOVAL OF GLOVES NOR HAND WASHING. AT MY ARRIVAL OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT SALAD AREA WAS HANDLING READY TO EAT PRODUCTS WITH ONE GLOVED HAND( CHOPPED KALE AND OTHER SALADS,ETC),PRODUCTS WAS HANDLED WITH BOTH HANDS,ALSO WIPED HANDS WITH LINEN CLOTH AND GLOVED THE OTHER HAND. OBSERVED DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND HANDLE AND STORED CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT HAND WASHING.OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE THEIR HANDS.INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING AND FOOD GLOVE PROCEDURE GIVEN TO BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS. MANAGER/CHEF SOLVED PRESENTLY THE ISSUED. 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

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SALAD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,ON TOP THE WASH BOWL WAS STORED THREE USED STAINLESS BOWLS. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION, IN FRONT OF WASH BOWL, 4 EMPTY WATER BOTTLES,INSIDE A USED MILK METAL CONTAINER,ICE CUBES AND LEMON SLICES. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA WAS USED FOR DUMP SINK,METAL STRAINER AT WASH BOWL. UPON MY REQUEST ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS WERE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION/STORAGE. FOUND LAMB CHOPS STORED ON TOP DEFROSTED FISH ON SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD COOKED AND NON COOKED FOOD STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER,PARTIALLY COVERED OR NO COVERS AT ALL,ALSO RAW FOOD WAS COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE LAST SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND A SMALL KETTLE UNCOVERED WITH SOUP STORED ON FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA,6 KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA. TWO WHITE CUTTING BOARDS AND THREE CLEAN METAL PANS STORED ON FLOOR BY THE LEG OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING LUNCH (SOUP)IN THE KITCHEN ON TOP CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES. ONE EMPLOYEE WAS EATING AND CHOPPING FOODS.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED ON SHELVES AND NO ONE MUST CONSUMING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATE AREA. 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

EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES. TWO HOUSE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL BY THE FOOD CART,5 SMALL FLIES IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA; 2 HOUSE FLIES AT FRONT SERVING AND MAIN KITCHEN,5 SMALL FIES AT BAR(SECOND FLOOR),ALSO THREE HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AREA(SECOND FLOOR),EMPLOYEE TRYING TO KILL FLIES AS THEY WERE EATING LUNCH.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS.CONTACT 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 NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-24-17,REPORT#2050974 #30-CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS, NOT POSTED. MUST POST VISIBLE TO CUSOTMERS #32-MUST RE-TREAT ALL EXPOSED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. #34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. #38-INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. TODAY 10-16-17 WE OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WATER BOTTLES ON SITE HAS SMALL MOUTH,UNABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER BOTTLES WITH LARGER MOUTH.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED AT DISH ROOM BY LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,MUST PROVIDE SOAP,PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. A DUMP SINK IS NEEDED AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST BE INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

May 24, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS, NOT POSTED. MUST POST VISIBLE TO CUSOTMERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE-TREAT ALL EXPOSED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. ALL TABLES AND CHAIRS IN DINING AREA, DUST PRESENT. INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE BINS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. ALSO, REPAIR GROUT AT TRANSITION BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL, BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, LEVEL OFF FLOOR TRANSITION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL IN 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. ALSO, SEAL ALL OPEN HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND CABLES, THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. TOILET COVER MISSING AND FLUSH NOT WORKING. ALSO, INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

May 11, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST COVER EXPOSED WASTE PIPES ABOVE FRONT SERVERY AREA WHERE COFFEE AND OTHER BERVERAGES ARE PREPARED, TO PROTECT FOOD DURING PREPARATION. NO SNEEZEGUARD OR PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND DRINK PREPARATION AT ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE BARRIER. 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

MUST INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD ON INTERIOR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. 1/4" GAP PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS, NOT POSTED. MUST POST VISIBLE TO CUSOTMERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE-TREAT ALL EXPOSED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. ALL TABLES AND CHAIRS IN DINING AREA, DUST PRESENT. INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE BINS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. ALSO, REPAIR GROUT AT TRANSITION BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL, BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, LEVEL OFF FLOOR TRANSITION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL IN 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. ALSO, SEAL ALL OPEN HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND CABLES, THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. TOILET COVER MISSING AND FLUSH NOT WORKING. ALSO, INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Not serious Minor
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

MUST PROVIDE 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS AT ENTRANCES OF PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020B.

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