Cubby Bear Lounge

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	1	3	0
2024	2	12	1
2023	1	5	0
2022	2	9	3
2021	1	5	0
2019	5	48	1
2018	1	8	2
2017	1	1	0
2016	2	14	2
2015	1	7	0
2014	2	12	0
2013	2	8	1
2012	1	6	0
2011	2	0	0

Nov 21, 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 ALL WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE PREP TABLES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE BUSINESS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE.

Apr 19, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11----FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALL AT THE COOKS LINE GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HOT WATER TANK WITH COTTON LIKE INSULATION. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Apr 11, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, INTERIOR ICE SHOOT AND INTERIOR BIN WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE POTS/PANS BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H NOTIFIED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE KITCHEN TALL COOLER AND DEEP FRYER, 10-15 BEHIND THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZER, 10- 15 UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. NOTED 5-10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAGE IN MAIN 1ST FLOOR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS, MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED A SMALL PAN INSIDE THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER BEING USED AS A SCOOP. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR ALL BULK FOODS TO BE STORED INVERTED THE THE FOOD ITEMS.----ICE SCOOP NOTED STORED ON TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN APRONS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISH/PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK UNABLE TO COMPLETE TURN WATER OFF WITH A STEADY SLOW TRICKLE/LEAK OF WATER. MUST REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT,GREASE AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, DISH AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WALL AT THE COOKS LINE GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HOT WATER TANK WITH COTTON LIKE INSULATION. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE 2ND FLR. BAR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-10-23 REPORT #2579931 NOT CORRECTED. #38- NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.#55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE INNER LINNING OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WHERE EVER NEEDED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Jul 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS OF THE FOOD ITEM'S COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTENT WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN KITCHENWARE(RUBBER FLAT EDGE SPATULAS) IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Jul 15, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 68F - 74F LOCATED IN WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. (BOTH UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT ICE MACHINE) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS FRIED CHICKEN (52.0 F),SLICED TOMATOES (53.7 F),CHEESE MIXTURE (46.2 F),SLICED CHEESE (CHEDDAR, MOZZARELLA, PEPPER JACK, SWISS, PARMESEAN, BLUE CHEESE,PROVOLONE 48.2-63.0F),BRATS(60.7 F),HOT DOGS (53.2 F), ITALIAN BEEF MEAT(50.3 F),BRISKET(50.0 F),S SHREDDED LETTUCE(43.0 F) (. THE MANAGER DISCARDED THE PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.28.5LBS $180 WORTH OF FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED. (PRIORITY 7-38-005), CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF (47.3 F AND 50.0 F)DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE SAID COOLER UNTIL IT'S REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. COOLER SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, COOLERS NOW AT 41F
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS OF THE FOOD ITEM'S COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTENT WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN KITCHENWARE(RUBBER FLAT EDGE SPATULAS) IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Serious Priority
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BLACK STANDING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IS NO LONGER IN USE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

May 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SOME HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING STOVE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Nov 7, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE THE NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ROUGH EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. WALL ROUGH TO THE TOUCH AND WITH CHIPPING CEMENT. MUST SEAL TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE EMPTY, UNUSED BOX FREEZERS FROM BASEMENT AREA WITH THE SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT WALLS AND CEILINGS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Oct 18, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE THE NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.----PEELING PLASTIC WALL AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.-----FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE "M2 BAR" SEATING AREA AND HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE SAME BAR. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES AND REPAIR/SEAL HOLE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-24-19 #2290423 NOT CORRECTED. #38- EXIT DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE REAR OUTDOOR COURT AREA FOUND WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ALONG BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.#40- MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER/COOKS WITH FACIAL BEARDS.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING THE BOILER ROOM, LIQUOR ROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.#55- OBSERVED ROUGH EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST SEAL TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BOX FREEZER WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE.---- EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE SLIME AND SEAL BRICK WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.#56-: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE BULBS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Oct 10, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

PERSON IN CHARGE AT DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION START. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HOT WATER IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMAN'S BASEMENT WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 68F IN BOTH WASHROOMS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED HOT WATER TANK FOR THOSE WASHROOMS DURING THE INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS RESTORED AFTER REPAIR TO ABOVE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DISH AREA, AT THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK. ALSO NOTED SMALL FLIES AT THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE BARS, 2ND FLOOR BAR AND VARIOUS BASEMENT AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY IN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE THE NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.----PEELING PLASTIC WALL AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.-----FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE "M2 BAR" SEATING AREA AND HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE SAME BAR. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES AND REPAIR/SEAL HOLE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-24-19 #2290423 NOT CORRECTED. #38- EXIT DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE REAR OUTDOOR COURT AREA FOUND WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ALONG BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.#40- MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER/COOKS WITH FACIAL BEARDS.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING THE BOILER ROOM, LIQUOR ROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.#55- OBSERVED ROUGH EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST SEAL TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BOX FREEZER WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE.---- EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE SLIME AND SEAL BRICK WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.#56-: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE BULBS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

May 24, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EXIT DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE REAR OUTDOOR COURT AREA FOUND WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ALONG BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

: MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER/COOKS WITH FACIAL BEARDS.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING THE BOILER ROOM, LIQUOR ROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PLASTIC PROTECTING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND PEELING. MUST REMOVE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ROUGH EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST SEAL TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BOX FREEZER WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE.---- EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE SLIME AND SEAL BRICK WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE BULBS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.

May 17, 2019 Canvass · 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. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LARGE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EXIT DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE REAR OUTDOOR COURT AREA FOUND WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ALONG BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER/COOKS WITH FACIAL BEARDS.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BARTENDER USING A COCKTAIL SHAKER AS AN ICE SCOOP. MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING THE BOILER ROOM, LIQUOR ROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PLASTIC PROTECTING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND PEELING. MUST REMOVE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER DISPENSING SYSTEM AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING BUCKETS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE SLIME AND SEAL BRICK WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE ADDISON BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ROUGH EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST SEAL TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BOX FREEZER WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE M-2 BAR WOMAN'S WASHROOM AND PREP/STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING VENTILATION IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMAN'S BASEMENT WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE BULBS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 12, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND PREP COOLER AT COOKING LINE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT AIR TEMP OF 56.7F. PRESENTLY NO FOOD STORED INSIDE THE SAID COOLER. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.AIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER BY THE OVENS AT WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN. FIVE POUDS OF COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47.4F AND THREE POUNDS OF COOKED SLICED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 48F. MENTIONED FOOD WAS COOKED ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY(6-9-18 OR 6-10-18) PER COOK STATEMENT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED .POUNDS 8,VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (BASEMENT)REPAIR/REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HAND WASHING AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FIRST FLOOR MAIN BAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE . RELOCATE SODA POP GUN HOLDER BY THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND BAR AT MAIN BAR. RUSTY AND UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER BY THE DEEP FRYERS(SOUTH AREA) MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

LIGHT MINERAL ON PANEL SURFACE OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE/ICE BIN IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS IN THE KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .ICE BIN IN BAR AREA MUST BE CLEAN(MINERAL BUILD UP).
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEANING IS NEEDED ON FLOORS AT ALL BAR AREAS,SPILLAGE,CUPS PAPER ETC.MUST CLEAN UNDER POP/BEER HOSES AND CORNERS. FLOOR DRAINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DEAD INSECT AND UNKNOWN PARTICLES ON LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT OTHER END OF LARGE KITCHEN BY PREP /COOKING AREA. SINK IN QUESTION MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED.

Apr 6, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 4 ICE MACHINES, SODA BAG IN A BOX MACHINES(BASEMENT) AND COFFEE MACHINE. (ICE MACHINES/COFFEE MACHINE AT 2ND FLOOR AND MAIN KITCHEN). MUST PROVIDE.

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

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

OBSERVED SATURATED CARDBOARD AT BASE OF BEER COOLERS AT MAIN BAR. REMOVE ALL OLD CARDBOARD AND KEEP AREA CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED BASE OF PREP TABLES IN KITHCEN WITH RUST. REMOVE ALL RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES OF THE BASE OF PREP TABLES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED BEER COOLER DOOR ON COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE WHEN YOU ENTER MAIN BAR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE IN KITHCEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS VERY UNCLEAN IN KITHCEN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND FRYERS IN KITCHEN VERY UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. FRYERS MUST BE PULLED OUT AND ALL GREASE MUST BE REMOVED FROM WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMNET.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED ON WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT IN KITHCEN MUST BE REMOVED INCLUDING SMOKER AND STANDING HOT HOLDING RACK. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

May 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES : 5 GALLONS OF CHILI VALUED AT $80 AT 54.6F, 10 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $40 AT 49.6F, 5 GALLONS OF REFRIED BEANS VALUED AT $20 AT 58F, 6 GALLONS OF CHEESE SAUCE AT 52.8F VALUED AT $31, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.5F VALUED AT $60. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Serious Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 2 BARS LOCATED ON MAIN FLOOR AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TO ALL SINKS AT MAIN FLOOR BARS AT ALL TIMES. SERVICE AT THESE TWO BARS WAS RESTRICTED DURING INSPECTION TO ONLY CANS AND BOTTLES. NO MIXED RINKS OR DRAFT BEER COULD BE SERVED UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SATURATED CARDBOARD AT BASE OF BEER COOLERS AT MAIN BAR. REMOVE ALL OLD CARDBOARD AND KEEP AREA CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED BASE OF PREP TABLES IN KITHCEN WITH RUST. REMOVE ALL RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES OF THE BASE OF PREP TABLES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED BEER COOLER DOOR ON COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE WHEN YOU ENTER MAIN BAR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE IN KITHCEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS VERY UNCLEAN IN KITHCEN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND FRYERS IN KITCHEN VERY UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. FRYERS MUST BE PULLED OUT AND ALL GREASE MUST BE REMOVED FROM WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMNET.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED ON WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT IN KITHCEN MUST BE REMOVED INCLUDING SMOKER AND STANDING HOT HOLDING RACK. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Apr 2, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED DISHMACHINE UPPER DRAINBOARD SHELF RUSTED ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM PIPE ON WALL ALONG DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE SAID DRAINBOARD AND PAINT PIPE AT DISHWASH MACHINE AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/AT CORNERS OF COOLERS DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS ALSO OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER PALLETS IN BASEMENT BEER WALK IN COOLER AND LITTER ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL PANELS ALONG DISHMACHINE AND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LINE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE FOOD STAINED WALL PANELS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ALL ICE MACHINES.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MAINTAINENCE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Dec 2, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVES INSIDE BEER COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR A-2 BAR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN BY REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER DEMAGE CEILING TILE IN AREA WHERE THE THE TWO ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON A-1 ADDISON MAIN BAR DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 13, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

THE KITCHEN KNIFE HOLDER AND THE SLOT NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE WHERE KNIVES ARE STORED ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS THROUGHOUT HAVE BUILDUP INSIDE, CLEAN THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE A-1, ADDISON AND MAIN BARS HAVE DIRTY, WET WOOD BOTTOMS AND DIRTY GAPS IN THE BAR TOPS, CLEAN AND DRY OUT OR REMOVE ROTTING WOOD IN THE BAR AREAS TO EASE CLEANING AND SANITATION AND SEAL UP UNSANITARY GAPS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE KITCHEN FLOORS HAVE AREAS OF GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND TABLES, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE M-2 WOMENS RESTROOM HAS A WATER DAMAGED CEILING, REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. THE WALLS BEHIND THE MAIN AND ADDISON BARS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND TETHER UP SOME OF THE SODA LINES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

THE DISH ROOM IS DARK, INADEQUATELY LIT WITH UNSHIELDED BULBS, INSTALL ENOUGH SHIELDED LIGHTING SO EMPLOYEES CAN SEE WHAT THEY ARE CLEANING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE CLEAN COLD WATER LINE BENEATH THE DISH SCRAPING SINK HAS A POTABLE WATER LEAK, REPAIR LEAKING PLUMBING. ONE OUT OF TEN TOILETS IN THE MAIN WOMENS WASHROOMS IS INOPERATIVE, REPAIR THE TOILET.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

THE KITCHEN ICE SCOOP HOLDERS ARE DIRTY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE HOLDERS REGULARLY.

Apr 4, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 28, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO CHLORINE SANITIZER REGISTERING 0PPM. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. ABOVE WILL NOT BE USING DISHMACHINE UNTIL IS REPAIR. PREMISES HAS OTHER ALTERNATIVE SOURCE FOR SANITIZING. PREMISES HAS 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WAS SET UP PROPERLY TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES/MULTIUSE ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. FAX A LETTER TO 312-746 4240 OR E-MAIL TO CDPHO RG.FOR A REINSPECTION REQUEST TO UNTAGED DISHMACHINE WHEN UNIT IS BEING REPAIR.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. NOTED YELLOWISH, GREYISH,SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INNER LINING OF LOWER AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN SECOND FLOOR M-2 PREP AREA DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ALSO NOTED ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BLACKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINNING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USE TO PREPARE DRINKS. INSRTUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALL MAINTANENCE AND ICE MACHINES WERE CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.
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 RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ON SOUTH EAST CORNER OF BUILDING AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NORTH WEST CORNER WHERE RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ABATE PEST CONTROL PROBLEM.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP DISPLAY COOLERS IN KITCHEN LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR AND INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT/PRODUCE COOLER IN BASEMENT MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE, INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT/PRODUCE COOLER, FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND BETWEEN BEER DISPLAY COOLERS IN BAR AREAS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND INTO WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DEEPFRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORSAGE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Apr 27, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN BETWEEN PREP TABLES ON COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES. DIRTY UTENSIL STORED HANGING WITH CLEAN UTENSILS. CLEAN STORED LARGE METAL BOWLS MUST BE INVERTED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR LID OF BOX FREEZER IN KITCHEN BROKEN/CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR UNUSED "PEPSI" COOLER IN PREP ROOM M2 MUST STORE CLEAN. INTERIOR DISH MACHINE WHERE CHEMICALS ARE DISPENSED WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SOME FRUIT DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND SMALL MAIN FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ALL GUN HOLDERS BEHIND ALL BARS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.

May 4, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 30, 2011 License-Task Force · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Fail.

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