The Warbler

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Inspections

1. Jan 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, ONIONS, BEANS, ETC.) WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED CLEAR BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR CAULIFLOUR IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOKS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USED A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE FOR FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW/RECERTIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2. Jan 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED STORING UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNUSED ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE RACKS,TABLES,BROKEN TABLES,UNUSED MIXERS AND LITTERED DEBRIS ETC.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

3. Dec 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.(*** SEE COMMENTS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED ONE 4-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.0F. NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN MENTIONED COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.THE SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION"AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT SOME FLOOR TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED STORING UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNUSED ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE RACKS,TABLES,BROKEN TABLES,UNUSED MIXERS AND LITTERED DEBRIS ETC.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

4. Nov 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED DAMAGED LID IN FREEZER CHEST IN BASEMENT. THE HINGES WERE COMPLETELY BROKEN, AND THE LID WAS NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

5. Jun 29, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Jun 22, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE BAR AREA, 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON CEILING AND WALLS IN THE DINING AREA AND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES INSIDE BASEMENT CHEMICAL ROOM/SUMP PUMP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, NOTED SOME DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT SOME FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR OF MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

7. Nov 1, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Oct 22, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF SHORT RIBS AT 46.4F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE THE FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BAR AREA, DINING ROOM AND COFFEE STATION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE FRONT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

9. Sep 28, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING FROM CEILING ABOVE HAND SINKS IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

10. Jan 23, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES COOKED AND STORES LIVE MUSSELS. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE SOLD OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTA, SLICED TOMATOES)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

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

      RAW WOOD OF THE SHELVING INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR(UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE

11. Jan 16, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES COOKED AND STORES LIVE MUSSELS. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE SOLD OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTA, SLICED TOMATOES)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8-12 LIVE BLACK SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA 5-7, IN BAR AREA 1-2,IN DINING AREA 1-2. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

    • Severity not stated

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

      RAW WOOD OF THE SHELVING INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED CAULKING ON WALL CONNECTION TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MUST REPLACE , CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR(UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE

12. Dec 23, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11- HAND SINK IN THE WAIT STATION/COFFEE STATION NOT INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 10/16/2018.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RAW WOOD OF THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR(UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

13. Oct 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11- NO HAND SINK IN THE WAIT STATION/COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11- MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WATER HEATER ROOM AND THE CLEAN PLATE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE HALLWAY KITCHEN. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. 6-201.16- BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST SEALED THE BRICK WALL. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

14. Dec 19, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Dec 14, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND SOAP AND HAND TOWELS FOR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER/ICE MACHINE(S) LOCATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT NEAR/BY WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROTECTION TO SAID PIPES SO THE STRUCTURE IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT/DRY STORE ROOMS.ALL EXPOSED BRICK MUST BE REPAIRED/SEALED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES IN BASEMENT/DRY STORE ROOMS AND HOT WATER TANK LOCATIONS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.