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The Grand Ballroom

6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60637 · Cook County

95cited violations
6serious tier
13inspections
51tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Banquet Hall)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1594231
Status
Risk 3 (Low)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023280
20202112
20185561
2017290
20112113

Inspections

  1. Dec 11, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE AIR DRYED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Dec 4, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT ICE CHUTE FOUND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BLACK SUBSTACE AT THE ICE MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMPLETE LOGBOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE AIR DRYED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH FOOD PREP IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

  3. Jan 16, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F OR CHEMICAL PPM 100. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  4. Jan 9, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR TO MEASURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOT OPERABLE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FINAL RINSE GAUGE. DISH MACHINES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF WATER IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK AND AS WATER ENTERS THE HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MANIFOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILUDP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS 77.2F, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS 78.3F, AND WASHBOWLS 78.6F IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND DISH WASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS BEHIND CATERING EQUIPMENT, OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  5. Dec 24, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUEDOBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  6. Dec 21, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      : OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND FIRE ESCAPE DOOR RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

    • Serious Priority

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED VIOLATION #59 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT NUMBER 2243605, DATED 12/17/2018: (PREVIOUS VIOLATION STATES) #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH CART,ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEAR DISH RACK,ON LEDGE OF DISH CARTS,INSIDE BROKEN WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK,REAR HALLWAY BEHIND CLUTTER AND TABLE,SOUND ROOM,LEDGES UNDER BAR,TOOL ROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,CHAIR AND TABLE STORAGE AT STAGE AND DINING AREA.ALSO. 1- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER BEER COOLER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/17/18. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COUCH, AND IN THE CORNER OF BRIDAL SUITE; AND IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Dec 17, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND FIRE ESCAPE DOOR RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL AREAS,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVES,FRYER CABINETS,BEER COOLERS,CARTS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED URINAL IN STAFF MEN'S TOILETROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND CEILING VENTILATION UNITS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND MOPSINK

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STAFF TOILETROOMS,TOOLROOM,REAR HALLWAY,CHAIR AND TABLE STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND STAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243354 12/10/2018 NOT CORRECTED #16-STILL OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN PREP AREA AND BAR.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.#38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH CART,ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEAR DISH RACK,ON LEDGE OF DISH CARTS,INSIDE BROKEN WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK,REAR HALLWAY BEHIND CLUTTER AND TABLE,SOUND ROOM,LEDGES UNDER BAR,TOOLROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,CHAIR AND TABLE STORAGE AT STAGE AND DINING AREA.ALSO. 1- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER BEER COOLER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/17/18.#48- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

  8. Dec 12, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN PREP AREA AND BAR.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH CART,ON COUNTER TOP UNDER MICROWAVE,INSIDE OF COFFEE MACHINE,ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON LEDGE OF DISH CARTS,INSIDE BROKEN WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK,REAR HALLWAY BEHIND CLUTTER AND TABLE,SOUND ROOM,LEDGES UNDER BAR,TOOLROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO. APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER BAR HAND SINK.ALSO A DEAD RODENT ON GLUE BOARD UNDER HAND SINK NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/10/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HAND SINK BASIN NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVENS,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVES,FRYER CABINETS,BEER COOLERS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND CEILING VENTILATION UNITS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND MOPSINK

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STAFF TOILETROOMS,TOOLROOM,REAR HALLWAY

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENST ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  9. Dec 10, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-012)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN PREP AREA AND BAR.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 58.6F.A QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUND SOLUTION SHOULD HAVE A MINIMAL WATER TEMPERATURE OF 75.0F.ALSO SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M'S READING IS 0.0F IN PART DUE TO LACK OF ADEQUATE WATER TEMPERATURE (PRIORITY 7-38-025)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH CART,ON COUNTER TOP UNDER MICROWAVE,INSIDE OF COFFEE MACHINE,ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON LEDGE OF DISH CARTS,INSIDE BROKEN WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK,REAR HALLWAY BEHIND CLUTTER AND TABLE,SOUND ROOM,LEDGES UNDER BAR,TOOLROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO. APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER BAR HAND SINK.ALSO A DEAD RODENT ON GLUE BOARD UNDER HAND SINK NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/10/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HAND SINK BASIN NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVENS,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVES,FRYER CABINETS,BEER COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA(59.7F) AND BAR (60.4F) AREAS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK (58.5F).MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL FIXTURES THAT ARE REQUIRED.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND CEILING VENTILATION UNITS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND MOPSINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STAFF TOILETROOMS,TOOLROOM,REAR HALLWAY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENST ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Sep 29, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN (FRYERS, STOVE). CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALL BASE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR MISSING TILE; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. THE WALL PANELING AT THE MOP SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE PANELING. THE VENTS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST; CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN TO WORK PROPERLY. A LEAK WAS OBSERVED FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.

  11. Sep 20, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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

      RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED SEVENTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE STAGE DOORS IN THE BALL ROOM, ON THE WINDOW LEDGES ALONG THE SOUTH WINDOW OF THE BALL ROOM, IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED IN THE KITCHEN, BEHIND THE GLASS RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE MOP SINK ALONG THE WALLS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE OUTER FRONT DOORS OF THE BUILDING; MUST SEAL GAP. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE FIRE EXIT DOOR NEAR THE KITCHEN; MUST SEAL GAP. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AS REQUIRED WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN (FRYERS, STOVE). CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALL BASE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR MISSING TILE; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. THE WALL PANELING AT THE MOP SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE PANELING. THE VENTS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST; CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN TO WORK PROPERLY. A LEAK WAS OBSERVED FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.

  12. Nov 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT TURNED ON IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. NO FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THIS TIME.

    • Serious Critical

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

      DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING NOR REACHING FINAL RINSE OF 180F. RAN DISH MACHINE, FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT WORKING, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 100F. ALSO, NOTED 0PPM CHLORINE READING, EMPTY SANITIZER CONTAINER UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 180F AND OR 100PPM CHLORINE READING FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. DISH MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.

    • Serious Critical

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

      NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS AT KITCHEN AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. NO FOOD HANDLING AT THIS TIME.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE, NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED ON SITE AT THIS TIME. PREMISES WAS NOTIFIED ON 11/10/10 REGARDING ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO BE POSTED ON SITE. SECOND NOTICE TO GENERAL MANAGER MARK WALLACE. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALUMINUM LINING FROM INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT BAR, REMOVE RUST INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT BAR, REPAIR SIDING AT RACKS NEXT TO HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER ON 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF GRILL, OVENS, STOVES, RACKS, PREP TABLES, DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, ICE MACHINE, COFFEE PREP AREA, TRAYS, SODA GUN HOLDERS, UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT AT BAR AND KITCHEN.

    • 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 AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, BAR, STORAGE ROOMS, AND 1ST. FLOOR WALK IN COOLERS.

    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING BEHIND STAGE AND IN SOUND CHECK ROOM AT FLOOR. CLEAN WALLS AT BAR. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD. REPAIR WALLS AROUND UTILITY SINK AND HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO GRILL IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN TOILET ROOM AND AROUND BANQUET HALL. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO RACKS. REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SINK STOPPER AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM AND OR DISCONTINUE HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS ON 1ST. FLOOR, REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN, MEAT SLICER, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  13. Nov 1, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Fail.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.