Kuma's Corner

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	1	5	1
2024	1	2	0
2023	2	7	1
2022	2	11	0
2021	4	19	3
2020	8	57	3
2019	4	24	0
2018	1	9	2
2017	1	3	0
2016	1	4	0
2015	3	15	1
2014	2	13	0
2013	2	9	0
2012	2	8	0
2011	1	8	2
2010	1	6	0

Oct 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA WITH RINSE CYCLE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION, SANITIZER CONTAINER NOT PROVIDED FOR DISH MACHINE CONNECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE RINSE CYCLE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 PPM TO 200 PPM FOR WAREWASHING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED CHLORINE SANITIZER TO DISH MACHINE AND RETURNED MACHINE TO 50 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PASTA IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WITH CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ABOVE FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORING EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

Dec 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Nov 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Nov 15, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AT END OF INSPECTION.
Serious Priority
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER HELD PAST 7 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. PICO DE GALLO PREPARED ON SITE WITH FRESH CHOPPED TOMATOES HAD A PREPARATION DATE 11-3. CESAR DRESSING WAS PREPARED WITH EGGS, PARM CHEESE, OIL, RED WINE HAD A PREPARATION DATE 11-7. DEEP FRIED MACARRONI BARS HAD A PREPARATION DATE 10-14. TCS FOODS WHICH ARE PREPARED OR READY TO EAT MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE IN BASEMENT PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN COOK LINE ON FLOORS, PIPES, INSIDE COOKING FRYERS AND ON SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR (LEFT). MUST INSTALL.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Oct 14, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Oct 5, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE CLOGGED AND BLOCKED BY TRASH BIN AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY APPROX: 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN REAR CLUTTERED STAIRWELL AND APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE CLUTTERED BASEMENT CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET AND ALONG THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SMALL FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM SHELFS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS,TOP AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND STOVE AND SIDES OF GRILL IN FOOD PREP AREA.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT COVERED AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LID CLOSED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST FEED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE BUILDING MATERIALS DEBRIS STORED IN ENCLOSURE AT REAR NEXT TO OUTDOOR PATIO DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR THE REAR STAIRWELL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND BAR FLOOR.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN PREP EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN PREP EXHAUST HOOD AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Nov 1, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 18, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TAGGED COOLER NOT IN USE MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 44.1F. COOLER REMAINS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER RESTROOM ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER IN BASEMENT AND WALL BEHIND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 8/16/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 16, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA: TZATZIKI SAUCE AT 44.7F, GUACAMOLE AT 47.1F, COOKED PORK AT 46.7F, AND CHEESE AT 56.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED PORK AND GUACAMOLE MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF OF 48.2F AND 48.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER RESTROOM ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER IN BASEMENT AND WALL BEHIND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Feb 18, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE COUNTERS, BAR AREA, AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNEVEN WITH CRACKS AND MISSING FLOORING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND UPSTAIRS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST HAVE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Dec 15, 2020 Recent Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING IN ON THE COOKS LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. A LARGE BAG OF FRENCH FRIES WAS BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. FRIES REMOVED. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND HELD HOT. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-20 AND 9-16-20. THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING WITHOUT OPEN GAPS, CREVICES: ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK, HALLWAYS LEADING TO BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR BASEMENT EXIT, FAR REAR STORAGE AREA. HALLWAY ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 14, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND HELD HOT. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING IN ON THE COOKS LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. A LARGE BAG OF FRENCH FRIES WAS BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. FRIES REMOVED. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-20 AND 9-16-20. THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING WITHOUT OPEN GAPS, CREVICES: ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK, HALLWAYS LEADING TO BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR BASEMENT EXIT, FAR REAR STORAGE AREA. HALLWAY ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Sep 16, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING WITHOUT OPEN GAPS, CREVICES: ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK, HALLWAYS LEADING TO BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR BASEMENT EXIT, FAR REAR STORAGE AREA.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Aug 13, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING WITHOUT OPEN GAPS, CREVICES: ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK, HALLWAYS LEADING TO BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR BASEMENT EXIT, FAR REAR STORAGE AREA.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Aug 10, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

3-603.11 PRINTED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR REMIND CUSTOMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD AND ELECTRONIC MENU BEING USED ON CUSTOMERS CELL PHONES DURING COVID WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT REMINDS AND DISCLOSES ALL ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE CLEAR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE CLEAN ICE SCOOP IS HELD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN DOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP LEADING TO THE CHEMICAL STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13- THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4)- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-10-20 REPORT #2365485 NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, NON-CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR, SMOOTH, CLEANABLE. #55- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. #55-: ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES, THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, ON ALL WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED/REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 5, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER. HOT WATER NOTED AT A MAXIMUM OF 93.9F AND DRASTICALLY REDUCING TEMPERATURE AND WATER PRESSURE WHEN WATER IS USED ELSEWHERE IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PRINTED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR REMIND CUSTOMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD AND ELECTRONIC MENU BEING USED ON CUSTOMERS CELL PHONES DURING COVID WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT REMINDS AND DISCLOSES ALL ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE CLEAR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE CLEAN ICE SCOOP IS HELD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN DOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP LEADING TO THE CHEMICAL STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-10-20 REPORT #2365485 NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, NON-CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR, SMOOTH, CLEANABLE. #55- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. #55-: ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES, THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, ON ALL WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED/REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 10, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT INCLUDING NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD PREPARERS, COOKS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST.----BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LEAVES, PAPER DEBRIS, RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE REAR PATIO AROUND ALL STORED ITEMS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES, CHIPPING PLASTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, ON ALL WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE BASEMENT PREP, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED/REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE BAR/PREP USED MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

--FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, WET SOILED LINENS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Mar 5, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT INCLUDING NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE COOKS LINE AND THE BAR HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK BLOCKED BY LARGE SHEET PAN AND GARBAGE CAN. EVIDENCE OF SINK BEING USED FOR FOOD PREP/DUMP SINK WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE SINK. REVIEWED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ADDITIONAL VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN COOKS LINE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. VEGGIES BURGERS AT 45.9F, ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AT 55.4F, CHEESE AT 45.9, EGGS AT 54.5, GOAT CHEESE AT 45.1. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED 30 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS NOTED WITH PREPARATION DATE ONLY. FOODS SUCH AS HAM DATED 2/27, COOKED PORK DATED 2/29, CHILI DATED 2/26 AND PREPARED GREEN LEAFY LETTUCE DATED 3/3 AND WITH NO DATE. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATED TOTAL 200 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $1,500.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER FOUND AT 62.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AT 54.5F AND ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AT 55.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOODS/CLEAN DISH STORAGE ROOM. FLIES NOTED ON LARGE BAGS OF STORED ONIONS, ON WALLS, ON STORED CLEAN DISHES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD PREPARERS, COOKS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN STORED DISHES, UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS BEING STORED ON DIRTY SHELVING, ON WASTE WATER SEWER LINES, DIRECTLY NEXT TO SEWER SUMP PUMP. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM THE SUMP PUMP ROOM AND STORE IN A CLEAN, PROTECTED STORAGE AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER THAT IS BEING USED FOR THE BASEMENT DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST.----BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LEAVES, PAPER DEBRIS, RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE REAR PATIO AROUND ALL STORED ITEMS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTH CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS.----GREASE ON WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE AND NEXT TO COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FLOOR MATTING MUST BE CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, WET SOILED LINENS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES, CHIPPING PLASTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, ON ALL WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE BASEMENT PREP, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED/REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE BAR/PREP USED MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP AND CLEANING TOOLS BEING STORED ON TOP OF SEWER SUMP PUMP. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MOPS, MAINTENANCE TOOLS.

Dec 26, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT INCLUDING NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Dec 17, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT INCLUDING NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. ALSO, OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Mar 5, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU WITHOUT REMINDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Feb 25, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 84.9 F AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL, HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT OVER 110.0 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MINIMAL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE 100.0 F AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS LABELED WITHOUT SELL BY DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU WITHOUT REMINDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT GRAY BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDER.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES AT BASEMENT PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUID UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE AND AROUND FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT BASEMENT PREP.

Jan 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. STAFF WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE BY REPLACING THE CONTAINER OF CHLORINE SANITIZER SOLUTION DURING INSPECTION. THE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100 PPM CHLORINE AFTER STAFF REPLACED THE SANITIZER CONTAINER CONNECTED TO THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON A DAILY BASIS TO VERIFY A SANITIZING SOLUTION LEVEL OF 50-100 PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. CDI. CRITIVAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON THE COOKING LINE IN THE KITCHEN AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST ACCUMULATION FROM THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER TO REMOVE BUILDUP.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BROWN LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK OF THE BASEMENT BESIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT THAT GOES ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE WALL WHERE DRY STORAGE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PATCH AND REPAIR THE WALL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE CEILING SURFACE ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE/PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH PARTS OF THE CEILING UNEVEN AND NO LONGER FLAT AND SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE THE CEILING PANELS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE LINE HAS A LEAK AT THE TRAP AND IS LEAKING INTO A BUCKET LOCATED UNDEARNEATH THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES/CLEAN SAID SHELVES.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN SOME PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

Jan 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST/GRIME FROM ALL CELING VENTS IN THE BOTH RESTROOMS, VENT COVER ABOVE THE BEER/KEG WALK-IN COOLER, ALL VENTS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AS WELL AS AT ALL OF THE LARGE BLACK FANS ON PREMISES. FOUND THICK GRIME/DUST BUILD-UP AT ABOVE MENTIONED. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE DUST.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR/REPAINT CHIPPED FLOOR PAINT IN THE BASEMENT AND THE IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA TABLE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION SYSTEM SO AS TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF COOKING SMOKE IN THE FACILITY ON THE FIRST FLOOR. DURING INSPETION OBSERVED THICK SMOKE INSIDE FACILITY THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN,BAR AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR POOR VENTILATION. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR LEAKY ATTACHMENT AT THE ARM ON THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN 1ST KITCHEN/COOKING AREA. ALSO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE CONNECTED TO THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET WHICH PROVIDES SOAP/SANITIZER AT ABOVE MENTIONED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR ABOVE STATED 3-COMP SINK.

Feb 18, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Feb 6, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CONTAINER NOT COVERED.ALSO,THE GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP ALL AROUND THE LID.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING,REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN,HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO NEED CLEANING.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END-CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS INCLUDING INSIDE THE (FURNACE ROOM) AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 5, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND 3 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF APPROXIMATELY 77#'S OF COOKED PULLED-PORK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.5F TO 46.7F HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$600 AS STATED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CONTAINER NOT COVERED.ALSO,THE GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP ALL AROUND THE LID.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING,REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN,HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO NEED CLEANING.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END-CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS INCLUDING INSIDE THE (FURNACE ROOM) AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF ICE BINS AND TO MAINTAIN.

May 6, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT SERVICE LINE WHERE FOODS ARE PICK UP, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYER, REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEANER FASHION, AND CLEAN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, AND CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS: FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND PROVIDE CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, MUST ELIMINATE EXPOSED CEILING IN BASEMENT, AND PROVIDE SOME KIND OF DROP CEILING, MUST BETTER MAINTAIN,
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS,

Apr 28, 2014 Complaint · 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

REAR DOOR NOT MAINTAINED, 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYER, REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEANER FASHION, AND CLEAN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, AND CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS: FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND PROVIDE CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, MUST ELIMINATE EXPOSED CEILING IN BASEMENT, AND PROVIDE SOME KIND OF DROP CEILING, MUST BETTER MAINTAIN,
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS,

Aug 19, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 12, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. THREE STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND IT MUST POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1098459 DATED 7/20/12. #32- INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AND REPLACE RUSTY VENT COVER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED INTERIOR WALLS AND INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MENS WASHROOM WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR(DAMAGED AND BROKEN). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR MAKE IT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS, WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. WALLS BEHIND THE BAR ABOVE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Jul 27, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT SAME AREA, ALSO MUST REPLACE RUSTY VENT COVER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN.

Jul 20, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREAS. GARBAGE CONTAINERS UNCOVERED, AND GREASE ALL OVER GROUND AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PEST FEEDING/HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPOT #521225, DATED 2-10-11 NOT CORRECTED; VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES THRU-OUT FRONT SERVING AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TALBES AND MOP SINK. #34, MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLLS. #35, MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN 3PART SINK AND SEAL OPENING ON NORTH WALL NEAR WASHROOMS. #37 MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMANS WASHROOM DOOR. #38, MUST SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN 3 PART SINK AND REPAIR FAUCET FOR SAME SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT SAME AREA, ALSO MUST REPLACE RUSTY VENT COVER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALL UNDER SERVING COUNTER AT BAR AREA. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER AT KITCHEN, AND ALL CEILING ATTACHAMENTS AT DINING AREA AND BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Feb 10, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 9 LBS. OF COOKED PASTA AT 60.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MANAGER STATED," PASTA WAS COOKED THIS MORNING." NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. MUST KEEP COLD PONTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005 [A]. V=$100.00.
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER, [CHEF] COMING FROM BACK AREA INTO PREP AREA, PUT ON GLOVES AND STARTED TO COOK BURGER, BUT NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010[A].
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. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT.
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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES THRU-OUT FRONT SERVING AREA, COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND MOP SINK.
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. MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN 3PART SINK AND SEAL OPENING ON NORTH WALL NEAR WASHROOM.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMANS WASHROOM DOOR.
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 SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN 3PART SINK AND REPAIR FAUCET FOR SAME SINK.

Jul 19, 2010 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.OBSERVED SMALL BOX FREEZER TOPS IN POOR REPAIR 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.OBSERVED SLICER AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.ALSO OBSERVED 2 UPRIGHT FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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.OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND BAR, AND KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. ALSO BASEMENT DISH AREA FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESEALED.
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.OBSERVED WALL ACROSS RESTROOMS HAS A HOLE, HOLE IN WALL BY UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT DISH AREA ALSO . KITCHEN WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO FILL ALL HOLES AND CLEAN KITCHEN WALLS.
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.OBSERVED THE NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED OLD COOLER NOT BEING USED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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