The Grillroom

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	40	0
2024	2	6	0
2023	2	4	0
2022	2	9	2
2021	1	4	1
2019	1	8	0
2018	2	12	4
2017	2	7	0
2016	3	8	0
2015	1	8	0
2014	1	5	0
2013	2	5	2
2011	2	8	1
2010	2	6	0

Mar 25, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN ADA MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALLS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.MUST ADJUST FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER AT FIRST SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC) WITH THE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL WALK IN COOLERS,HOT HOLDING UNIT & DOOR HANDLE,3-DOOR PREP COOLER ON LINE & MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER,CRACKED LIDS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR OIL TANKS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED & WARPED CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,SHELVING UNITS, FRYERS, STORAGE CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS, GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE WITH TAPE WRAPPED AROUND IT LEAKING INTO A PAN UNDERNEATH COFFEE DUMPSINK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL TRIM IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR DOOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING .
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 18, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated Corrected on site
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY DISH WASHER OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACKS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN ADA MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALLS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.MUST ADJUST FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER AT FIRST SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITHOUT DATE OF LAST SOLD OR SERVED WRITTEN ON TAGS AND PLACED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. MUST PROVIDE DATES AND LOG PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated Corrected on site
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT THIS TIME IN MAIN DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT MINIMUM 50 PPM'S.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON BOTH UNITS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE THEY'RE SANITIZING AT 100.0 PPM'S AT THIS TIME.
Severity not stated Corrected on site
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. MEAT BALLS-100.0F,5LBS. BAKED POTATOES-118.9F.IN HOT HOLDING CABINET.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.8LBS. $23.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
Severity not stated Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 2LBS. COLESLAW AT 49.2F DATED 3/17/26 INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $5.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
Severity not stated Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 120.8F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR CONSUMPTION .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)HOT HOLDING UNIT IS AT 155.0F AT THIS TIME.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC) WITH THE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL WALK IN COOLERS,HOT HOLDING UNIT & DOOR HANDLE,3-DOOR PREP COOLER ON LINE & MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER,CRACKED LIDS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR OIL TANKS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED & WARPED CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,SHELVING UNITS, FRYERS, STORAGE CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS, GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE WITH TAPE WRAPPED AROUND IT LEAKING INTO A PAN UNDERNEATH COFFEE DUMPSINK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL TRIM IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR DOOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING .
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 20, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DARK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DISH RACK ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACK AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SIT FOR REVIEW.

Dec 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DARK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DISH RACK ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACK AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SIT FOR REVIEW.

Mar 16, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 9, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inadequate insects control. found 5 live cockroaches under dish washing machine. instructed to eliminate insects activity. pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Missing a splash guard at Bar hand wash sink that's adjacent to ice bin. instructed to install.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Using nylon to plug 3-comp sink at bar area. instructed to use proper sink stoppers.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Dust build-up at produce walk-in cooler fan covers, Instructed to clean and maintain.

Dec 27, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED DIRECTLY OVER UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PIPE DRAINING INTO UTILITY SINK. A PLUMBING SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY TO SAID AREAS.

Dec 20, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 4 DEAD ROACHES UNDER EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK IN CABINET. ALSO NOTED DEAD ROCHES THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE DRESSING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES', CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH WHITE AND GREY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60.
Serious Priority
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED DIRECTLY OVER UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PIPE DRAINING INTO UTILITY SINK. A PLUMBING SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT OF 2 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING LOCATED IN UNSISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY TO SAID AREAS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE . THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2521761 ON JUNE 21, 2021: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN EASY TO VIEW AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Jun 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE 0PPM ON TEST STRIPS WHILE MACHINE BEING USED, MACHINE RUNNING ON EMPTY SANITIZER BUCKET, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. BY THE END OF INSPECTION A NEW SANITIZER TUB WAS PROVIDED.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTESNILS IN USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN RUNNING COLD WATER OR IN DRY CONTAINER UP TO 4 HOURS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE AND COFFEE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN EASY TO VIEW AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING GROUT ON KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT KITCHEN TILES AND MAINTAIN.

May 16, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN ON-SITE SPILL KITS. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR DISH AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO CODE REGULATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE TO STAND UP WARMER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP WHICH HOLDS DAIRY PRODUCTS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT-BULB IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Jun 8, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jun 6, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE, NOT MAINTAINING THE ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. TEMPERATURE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WAS 50F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER; 1 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AND CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 59F, 3 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 53F, 2 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 53F, 1 LB OF MAYO AT 73.4F, AND 1/2 LB OF RANCH DRESSING AT 60F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACK FLOWING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE COMPARTMENTS ARE DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT WILL NEVER BACK FLOW WHEN COMPARTMENTS ARE DRAINED. EMPLOYEE REMOVE PAPER THAT WAS CLOGGING THE FLOOR DRAIN AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Serious Critical
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED ABOUT 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND OVER 50 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED IN THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSIDE OF ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED DINING ROOM TABLES BEING PRE-SET WITH UNCOVERED UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO PRE-SET DINING ROOM TABLES OR SET UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR COVER ALL UTENSILS AND INVERT ALL GLASSWARE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO PREP COOLER TOPS FOR THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SHEET PANS WERE BEING USED TO COVER TOP PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED ALL UTENSIL SHELVES AND KNIFE RACK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE BAR'S 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA AND MISSING CEILING TILES THRU OUT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED CRACK AND CREVICES LOCATED AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN AND TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICE THRU OUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A HEAVY FRESH WATER LEAK ON A PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED GLASS STORAGE RACKS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 10, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE WINE ROOM, HOLES IN THE WALLS BEHIND BASEBOARDS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM, MISSING AND/OR BROKEN BASEBOARDS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE SALAD PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

Jun 29, 2017 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 PEST ACTIVITY IN THE KITCHEN, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STEAM KETTLE. ALSO OBSERVED 6-8 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AND ON THE BOXES OF THE BAG IN BOX SODAS. REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. FACILITY MUST ALSO RODENT PROOF THE REAR DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE WINE ROOM, HOLES IN THE WALLS BEHIND BASEBOARDS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM, MISSING AND/OR BROKEN BASEBOARDS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE SALAD PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE HOT KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Aug 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

HAND SINK NEXT TO OPEN ICE BIN AT BAR WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A A LID AND A SPLASH GUARD FOR ICE BIN
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Jan 26, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BROKEN SECTIONS OF KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Jan 19, 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

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 15 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITIES IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, ALSO CLUGGED DRAIN LINE FOR SAME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER BAR NOT CLEAN, TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BROKEN SECTIONS OF KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Mar 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL ON THE PREMISES WHILE SCOOPING HARD PACKED ICE CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL OR DISCONTINUE SCOOPING HARD PACKED ICE CREAM.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A GLASS BOWL BEING USED TO SCOOP ICE FROM THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED WATER POOLING UNDER THE FLOOR TILES AT THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AND THRESHOLD.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE LARGE HOOD AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ALL 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HOT AND COLD KNOBS MISSING FROM THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD KNOBS.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED PREP COOLERS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION.

May 1, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CUPS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR, MISSING COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR, DRAIN LINES CLOGGED FOR SODA GUNS AT BAR, DOUBLE DOOR COOLER DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FAN COVER FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND WALL FAN IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

Aug 27, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jun 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DURING INSPECTION FOUND AN UPRIGHT 2DR COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.UNIT WAS MAINTAINING 58.6F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CDI UNIT WAS TAGGED.
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT A 2DR UPRIGHT COOLER: 40F AND BELOW: 1LB EGGS AT 48.6F, 1LB WHITE BEAN SALAD AT 58.9F, 1LB POTATOES 61.3F, AND 1LB OF COOKED GREENS BEANS AT 68.2F. ALSO FOUND IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT WHICH WAS MAINTAINING 140F AND ABOVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 3LBS OF CHICKEN BREASTS AT 128.2, AND 2LBS OF RICE AT 120.3F HOT FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE.APPROXIMATE VALUE $50.00 DOLLARS MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS STATED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2DR AND 3DR REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST RECAULK/SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AT EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER BETWEEN WALLTILE AND COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Jan 19, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Jan 12, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER TRACES NOTED ON TEST PAPER.DISH MACHINE WAS IN OPERATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED TO GIVE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. A TECHNICIAN ARRIVED BY THE END OF INSPECTION AND REPAIRED MACHINE.
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. FOUND A BOUT 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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. RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR FOR ALL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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. HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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. A HOLE NOTED AT THE LOWER PORTION OF KITCHEN WALL, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST STORE A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM STATION.

Jan 19, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jan 12, 2010 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

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 7 LIVE COCKROACHS AND MORE THAN 30 DEAD ONES IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY THROUGH OUT, MORE FREQUEN PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #156481 DATED ON 2-25-09 NOT CORRECTED, VIOL #(33)MUST INSTALL A COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, #(35) MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AT KITCHEN'S WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS AT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REMOVE ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN'S FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.

Establishment

Year by year

Inspections