HIGH DIVE / DANTE'S TAVERN

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS OIL ON TOP THE GREASE BOX,ALSO WASTE OIL DRIPPED ON GROUND FORMING A PUDDLES BY THE WHEELS OF THE UNIT. WE OBSERVED PATIO AREA WITH EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON CEMENT FLOOR BEHIND THE FENCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT WHICH SEPARATE THE ALLEY,FROM WOOD SHELVES,WOOD CABINET, PAPER CUPS,BOTTLES,CONTAINERS,PLASTIC ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,CLEAN AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE GROUND ITEMS NEEDED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-25-15,REPORT #1454132 #33-FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #38- HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TODAY 5-19-16 WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE INSIDE THE WASH BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SAID SINK NO COLD WATER IS PROVIDED AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER AT SAID SINK WATER BOTTLE USED FOR CUSTOMERS MOUTH IS TOO SMALL,FOR THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSH TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE AND JUICE BOXES IS CLOGGED. OBSERVED DRAIN HOSE FROM ICE MACHINE AND JUICE BOXES STORED INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOTH DRAIN HOSES CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ICE MACHINE HAS A BACK FLOW PREVENTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE SCRAPE SINK OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. NEED TO REPAIR.ALSO EAST WALL IN LQUOR ROOM CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH, BRICKS WITH LAYER OF WHITE SUBSTANCE.BRICKS DUST ON BOTTLES. NEED TO SEAL SAID BRICKS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REAR PARTY ROOM AND CLOSETS ARE CLUTTERED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA WITH HOLES THAT ARE IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIOMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL BEHIND OVEN. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM O. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIOMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL BEHIND OVEN. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL AND RE-PAINT FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AND REAR PREP AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE URINAL IN MEN WASHROOM(WEST).

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AND CONTAINERS IN SANITARY MANNER IN BASEMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exterior between cooking equipment, interior ice machine and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors not maintained throught out prep area,bar and kitchen. Instructed to detail clean floor, reseal surface and repair damaged floor in bar area.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to exposed brick surafce and replace any damaged ceiling tiles.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed additional portable bar with glasses, disposable cups and can beverages on portable bar in overflow room. Instructed to install exposed handsink in additional area accessible for food handlers. Ventilation not working in customers toilet room on bar side. Instructed to repair mechanical fan.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unneceesary articles stored on floor in basement and second bar/storage area. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Evidence of live flying insects in bar and prep area. Observed 10-15 live gnats in prep areas. Instructed to have service from licensed pest control comapny and remove all live activity. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Outside grease box not maintained or rodent/insect proofed. Obsserved wasted grease on ground and encrusted grease around the exterior sides and top of grease box. Instructed to detail clean and keep exterior of grease box clean, maintained and free of rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease box and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exterior between cooking equipment, interior ice machine and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors not maintained throught out prep area,bar and kitchen. Instructed to detail clean floor, reseal surface and repair damaged floor in bar area.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to exposed brick surafce and replace any damaged ceiling tiles.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed additional portable bar with glasses, disposable cups and can beverages on portable bar in overflow room. Instructed to install exposed handsink in additional area accessible for food handlers. Ventilation not working in customers toilet room on bar side. Instructed to repair mechanical fan.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unneceesary articles stored on floor in basement and second bar/storage area. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN A BOX AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON TOP OF SHELF.40LBS, COST $85.44 OWNER DENATURED AT THIS TIME.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS.INST ALL FOODS SHOULD MAINTAINE 40 AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA HAS BLACK MOLD INSIDE OF ICE UNIT. THIS IS ICE IS BEING MADE TRAY BLACK NEED DETAIL CLEANING,VIOLATION 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED.NEED TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH AT 773 746-4240

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED HAS A GAP OF 1/2 ON THE SIDE OF DOOR.FOUND SMALL FLYS 20-25 IN FRONT BAR AREA.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL MAP LOCATOR IDENTIFYING PEST CONTROL SERVICES TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUST ON BOTTOM PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,RUST ON BOTTOM INSIDE SHELFING 2 DOOR AT THE COOK LINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUPMENTS AT COOK LINE STOVES DEEP FRYERS, CAN OPENER, ON THE SIDE OF FRYERS THUR OUT THE KITCHEN AREA, FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOORS THUR OUT KITCHEN BEHINE HEAVY EQUIPMENT,THE SIDEDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE OFF THE FLOOR. NOTE

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT NEEDS TO BE REPLACE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: BATHROOMS NEEDS TO BE SELF CLOSING IN THE REAR AREA,BY KITCHEN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE IN THE REAR OF THE 3 COMPPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN DUST BULID UP.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: COOK IN FOOD AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS

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 PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN REAR DISH AREA