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TABLE, DONKEY & STICK

2728 W ARMITAGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TABLE, DONKEY & STICK on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628556

Location recorded for this inspection · TABLE, DONKEY & STICK · 2728 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RUSTED, GREASE, AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17: **C** Wood, Use Limitation OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES NEAR AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: -501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER BEING HELD UP BY BRICKS IN EXTERIOR REACHING COOLER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WHEEL CASTERS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT(STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED IN REAR OUTDOOR REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments OBSERVED WALL TILE NEXT TO STOVE MISSING TILES, SHEET PAN PLACED TO COVER MISSING TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT BAR AND PREP, AND DISH. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED UNSEALED DRY WALL WITH WATER DAMAGE BEHIND HANDSINK, 3 COMP SINK, AND ICE MACHINE, AT AND BAR. NOTED MISSING BASEBOARD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, WALL GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR WALLS AT BAR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR SECTIONS IN BAR AREA UNDER BEER COOLERS WHERE WOOD HAS BEEN INSTALLED; HOWEVER, NOT SEALED WITH LOTS OF GAPS AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BAR, REAR PREP, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634394

Location recorded for this inspection · Table, Donkey and Stick · 2728 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AREAS.ALSO RODENT PROOF SLIDING DOOR AT REAR NEW PATIO ENCLOSURE 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.MUST PROVIDE CONSUMARY SIGNAGE POSTING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM,EXHAUST VENT ON WALL IN KITCHEN REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580829

Location recorded for this inspection · Table, Donkey and Stick · 2728 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,REMOVE PEELING CAULK MATERIAL ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING OVER KITCHEN AREAS,REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND MULTI-USE UTENSILS,EQUIPMENT STORAGE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 REPAIR REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN SLOW DRAINING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS,BENEATH,AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER DUE TO POTENTAIL PEST HARBORAGE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250982

Location recorded for this inspection · Table, Donkey and Stick · 2728 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PREPARED FOODS LABELED WITH DATES

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND DISH RACKS STORED ON BARE FLOOR AT COFFEE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.ALSO MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS IN THE MOBILE STORAGE ROOM AT OUT DOOR PATIO IN REAR 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON HOOD WALLS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA AND INSIDE HOOD WALLS WITH DUST AND GREASE NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPAIR DAMAGED BRICK WALL IN DINING LOWER PARTS FALLING APART.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,HOSE SPRAYER MUST NOT REPLACE FAUCET;MUST PROVIDE TO EXTEND ALL 3 SINKS

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE CLUTTERS IN MOBLE ROOM STORAGE AND AT DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250693

Location recorded for this inspection · Table, Donkey and Stick · 2728 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: 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. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE OF FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE UES WASH CLOTH FROM KITCHEN AFTER CLEANING TOILET BROUGHT WIPE CLOTH BACK TO KITCHEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS STARTED TOUCHING AND HANDLING CLEAN PLATES FOR FOOD.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030a CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CONTAMINANTS AND ALSO TO CLEANING CLOTHS FOR TOILET IN TOILET NOT IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED ALSO TO RE-WASH AND SANITIZE ALL THE TOUCHED UTENSILS.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 06-17-09 REPORT#159499,#S 31,33,& 42 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (31)"FOUND CLEANED MULTI-USE UTESILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGH-OUT FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT,KEEP SILVER WARES WITH HANDLES UP AND FOOD CONTACT SIDES IN CONTAINER. (33)"THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING:EXTERIOR WALLS OF HOT WATER TANK,AND EDGES OF HOOD WALL (42)"OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHEN FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.CITION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS,WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-15-10.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PREPARED FOODS LABELED WITH DATES

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND DISH RACKS STORED ON BARE FLOOR AT COFFEE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.ALSO MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS IN THE MOBILE STORAGE ROOM AT OUT DOOR PATIO IN REAR 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON HOOD WALLS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA AND INSIDE HOOD WALLS WITH DUST AND GREASE NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR DAMAGED BRICK WALL IN DINING LOWER PARTS FALLING APART

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. REPLACE MISSING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,HOSE SPRAYER MUST NOT REPLACE FAUCET;MUST PROVIDE TO EXTEND ALL 3 SINKS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMTER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. MUST ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE CLUTTERS IN MOBLE ROOM STORAGE AND AT DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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