OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BUILDUP ON THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE GAPS/OPENINGS ON EXPOSED CONCRETE WALL BEHIND THE GLASSWARE SHELF AT BAR AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2603457 DATED: 09/24/2024 #48-- 4-301.12: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHINGA AREA AND MAINTAIN. #58--- 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN EXPO WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHINGA AREA AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11: OBSERVED NO LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM COLD WATER FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS OF SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER FROM DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT FLOWING PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND CREATING PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ADJUST DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM REAR OF DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA CREATING PUDDLE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source
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Sep 20, 2024
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12 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW OR ITEMS NECESSARY FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH BARS, EXPO WINDOW, DISHWASHING AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED ALL THREE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FACILITY IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. OBSERVED NO SANITIZER INSTALLED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL THREE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FACILITY, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. (NOTE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION SANITIZING AT 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. THE BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASMENT NEED TO BE REPAIRED.)PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED KNIVES,FORKS AND SPOONS STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN EXPO WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED CHEMICALS ON MILK CRATE IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WINE STORED ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHINGA AREA AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM COLD WATER FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS OF SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER FROM DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT FLOWING PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND CREATING PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ADJUST DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM REAR OF DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA CREATING PUDDLE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JUNE,JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.