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UNCOMMON GROUND

3800-3804 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60613

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for UNCOMMON GROUND on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636915

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCOMMON GROUND · 3800-3804 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED PASTA, SOUP, GRAVY AND SALAD DRESSINGS) STORED IN THE PREP COOLERS BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS, WITH THE PREP DATE COUNTING AS DAY #1. ALL DATE MARKED FOODS MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED BY THE USE BY DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SALAD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION NEXT TO THE BAR.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 1/15/25 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PREMISES HAD AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM 10/1/24. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610619

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCOMMON GROUND · 3800-3804 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST HAVE HAND WASHING SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BLACK BEANS AND COOKED BEEF RIBS IN THE 2-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATED, LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7-DAYS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOOD DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 36LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $198. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM DOOR OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES ON SHELVING NOT IMPROPERLY STORED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER WITH OPENING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN WALLS SMOOTHE AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR BACKYARD OF FACILITY SUCH AS BUCKETS, STORAGE SHELVING, BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT DIRT AND DEBRIS PILED ON BACKYARD. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITACHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR OF BASEMENT WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603833

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCOMMON GROUND · 3800-3804 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE DRY STORAGE CORNER LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN BASEMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE TO FAUCET ON SMALL WHITE SINK IN EASTERN MOST BATHROOM, LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO SERVICE STATION IN FRONT DINING AREA, TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE AND REMOVEABLE. HOT AND COLD WATER ARE STILL AVAILABLE FROM FAUCET, AND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK HANDLE IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR BENEATH FRYER EQUIPMENT IN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON THE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND BOWLS ON STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES USE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR STORAGE OF ALL PERSONAL ITEMS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTRED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577877

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCOMMON GROUND · 3800-3804 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577271

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCOMMON GROUND · 3800-3804 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-RICE 46.8F, CHICKEN 47.7F TOMATOES 45.5F, HAM 44.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $14.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCEOF PEST ACTIVITY. NOTED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS THE FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT AREAS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563194

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCOMMON GROUND · 3800-3804 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563066

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCOMMON GROUND · 3800-3804 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THEN HANDLING CLEAN DISHES (POT AND SHEET TRAY). MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010) – C.O.S.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION. APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE ROACHES WERE AT THE SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE BASEMENT NEAR FOOD PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE THE PEST PROBLEM AND PEST CONTROL UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARD IN THE REAR SALAD STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COLD HOLDING UNIT STOCKED WITH FOOD. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED PLATES AND BOWLS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE SOILED DISHES AWAY FROM CLEAN DISHES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPAIR SAID CUTTING SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE SEWAGE SYSTEM IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE THE SEWAGE SYSTEM WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH OPENINGS AND NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561716

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCOMMON GROUND · 3800-3804 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH CHEESE STORED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND DISHWASHERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH TWO SLIDING DOORS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING TO COVER THE TOP FOOD ITEMS IN THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED WITH MILK CRATES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560609

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCOMMON GROUND · 3800-3804 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH CHEESE STORED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND DISHWASHERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH TWO SLIDING DOORS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING TO COVER THE TOP FOOD ITEMS IN THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-402.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED WITH MILK CRATES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: I OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT'S AUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE OPEN, EXPOSING AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD INSIDE THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. I ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE LID ON THE GREASE RECEPTACLE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE, AND ADVISED MANAGER TO CONTACT COMPANY TO EMPTY AND CLEAN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560342

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCOMMON GROUND · 3800-3804 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH CHEESE STORED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND DISHWASHERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-402.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED WITH MILK CRATES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH TWO SLIDING DOORS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING TO COVER THE TOP FOOD ITEMS IN THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560132

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCOMMON GROUND · 3800-3804 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE COOKING LINE TAKE SPINACH WITH HIS BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AND WITH NO GLOVES AND PLACE IT ON TO A PLATE WITH A BURGER THAT WAS SERVED TO A CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WEAR WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, BLACK BEAN MIXTURE, CHEESE) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 55.9-57.7 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH CHEESE STORED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND DISHWASHERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH TWO SLIDING DOORS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING TO COVER THE TOP FOOD ITEMS IN THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED WITH MILK CRATES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES OR HEAT TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523972

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCOMMON GROUND · 3800-3804 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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