Lark

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Inspections

1. May 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Apr 22, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Apr 8, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK, BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTNACE ON WATER RESERVOIR, INTERIOR SHIELD AND ON CHUTE DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT PIZZA ROOM PREP TABLE BROKEN. IT ALSO HAS DEEP CUTS AND MELTED SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED LIGHT GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP IN COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE

4. Apr 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Mar 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PRENVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

6. May 25, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AD MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- - FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND ELECTRICAL ROOM. - MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FAR END BY THE ICE MACHINES ON THE FLOOR AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PEST HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED MISSING LIGHT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BULB AND A PROTECTIVE SHIELD OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULB.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

7. Sep 29, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SOME PREP MAIN PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO REACH IN CHEST FREEZER #2 DOOR GASKETS/BOTTOM OF DOOR COVER RIPPED/POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED SOME CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING AND CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS AND CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT SAID AREAS.

8. May 23, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED A NEW PIZZA PREP AREA ON SITE WITH NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MIXER AND SERVICE COOLER FOR PREPARING PIZZA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK

   • 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

9. May 16, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-GUACAMOLE 61.0F, SALSA 62.2F, BREAD PUDDING 62.2F, CHEESE 62.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

   • 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 IMPROPER AT 66.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED A NEW PIZZA PREP AREA ON SITE WITH NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MIXER AND SERVICE COOLER FOR PREPARING PIZZA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.110 NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA ALSO AT THE BASEMENT. --NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING ALONG PIPPING AND STAINED CEILING TILES OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST AND/OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. --ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF GARBAGE STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

   • 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.

10. Aug 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING MILK CRATE AT PIZZA PREP COUNTER. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS TO REPAIR THE SIDE OF THE LEFT COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN ALL PREP AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST NOT STORE FOOD PRODUCTS UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST MOVE FOOD SO IT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED LINES, OR PROVIDE GUTTER SYSTEM TO SHIELD SEWER LINES. OBSERVED THE CENTER BASIN OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PATCHED WITH UNAPPROVED MATERIAL (SOFT CAULK/PUTTY). MUST REMOVE CAULK/PUTTY AND REPAIR ANY HOLES BY WELDING/SOLDERING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ON FIXTURE NEAR MOP SINK AND IN SODA STORAGE IN BASEMENT.

11. Sep 28, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Sep 20, 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

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA IN SINKS, ON EQUIPMENT, GLASSWARE AND FLYING UP FROM DRAINS. 5 FLIES IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND 10 FLIES IN THE SERVER STATION AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AS OFTEN AS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR LOWER LEVEL OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY STORED ARTICLES IE: PILED WOOD. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DIRTY AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES BINS AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIRS IN NEED OF CLEANING. SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE STORED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE TOP STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOLE IN THE CEILING AROUND PIPING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST SEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN HANDLING DIRTY THEN CLEAN DISHES.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

13. Sep 3, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH TOP OF DOOR IN DISREPAIR AND GASKET IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR AND GASKET.

14. Jul 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      WASHROOMS DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

15. Jul 31, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Jul 24, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY (35) LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS KITCHEN,BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM/DIRTY LINEN STORAGE AREA,BARS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ENSURE ADEQUATE COVER FOR DIRTY LINEN BAGS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE BASEMENT TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS MUST BE REPLACED AND REPLACE WORNED OUT BLACKENED CAULK OVER THE KITCHEN 3 COMP SINK AREA ALSO RUSTY SHELVINGS MUST BE REMOVED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,SHELVINGS NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED IN KITCHEN AREAS,BAR GUNS (BAR AREAS),INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER ETC.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE BASEMENT,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE COFFEE STATION KITCHEN AREA AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT MAIN BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,LOCKER ROOM AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

17. Mar 22, 2012 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

18. Mar 13, 2012 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AT KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK WHILE OBSERVING EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD IN COOLERS AND WASHING DISHES AT DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. KITCHEN EXIT AND BASEMENT EXIT DOORS TO OUTSIDE WALKWAYS AND OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORRAL IN BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/4 AND 1/2 INCH GAPS ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR BASEMENT OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA AND PILED WOOD COVERED WITH TARP IN GARBAGE CORRAL WITH RAT DROPPINGS SURROUNDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ALL OTHER (OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE) TO BE STORED ELEVATED. REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTALL TIGHT-FITTING SEALS ON ALL OUTDOOR EXIT DOORS AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • 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. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DIRTY TABLE-TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON "PRESS GRILL." MUST CLEAN. EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES AT DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE. BLACKENED AND MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT BASEMENT WALK-IN AND BOX FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT OUTDOOR AREA MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

19. Jul 8, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MECHANIC DRAIN HANDLES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENTS(GREASE BUILD -UP),SPECIALLY INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER.(GREASE BUILD-UP).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE(BLACK SLIME).

20. Sep 9, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT THE LEAKAGE OF WASTE WATER ONTO THE BASEMENT FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND ON WALLS OF THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, AROUND THE CHEST FREEZERS, IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST TIGHTEN. PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES TO CONNECT TO ALL OF THE SODA GUNS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR THE LEAKING SODA GUN AT NORTH BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FREE OF CLUTTER ESPECIALLY OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM. STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

21. Sep 9, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

22. Sep 2, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

23. Jul 23, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM OVEN AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

    • 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. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS, IN THE UTILITY ROOM, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.