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SIENA TAVERN

51 W KINZIE ST · Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SIENA TAVERN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625179

Location recorded for this inspection · SIENA TAVERN · 51 W KINZIE ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR (CRUDO COFFEE STATION). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING ALONG THE MAIN REAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970530

Location recorded for this inspection · SIENA TAVERN · 51 W KINZIE ST

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: REACH IN COOLERS #2 AND #6 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED LIQUID INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BAR GUN HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR LITTERED AT COAT ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE LEMON/LIME PREP AREA NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CEILING LIGHT COVERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734446

Location recorded for this inspection · SIENA TAVERN · 51 W KINZIE ST

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 ONE BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED AT PIZZA PREP. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AROUND HANDLES, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE POTATO CUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT MAIN BAR ENTRANCE AREA, PIZZA PREP AREA AND UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516108

Location recorded for this inspection · SIENA TAVERN · 51 W KINZIE ST

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: CAULK WORN OUT IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS WASHBOWL SINKS. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ALL SYRUP CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. CHEF ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR ALL SYRUP CONTAINERS DURING INSPECTION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CHEF ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CELAN THE VENT COVER DURING INSPECTION.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE OUT OF TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CRUDO BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. ALSO SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512966

Location recorded for this inspection · SIENA TAVERN · 51 W KINZIE ST

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

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: NOTED EMPLOYEES NOT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. NOTED EMPLOYEES MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND BACK WITH GLOVES ON, GOING TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND BACK WITH GLOVES ON, NOT CHANGING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE STATION TO ANOTHER AND TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS WHEN EVER GLOVES ARE CHANGED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BACK CRUDO PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO WORN OUT KNOBS ON BOTH FAUCETS AND WATER IS TURN ON BUT FROM THE MIXING VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASH SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SEAFOOD,CHICKEN,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459421

Location recorded for this inspection · SIENA TAVERN · 51 W KINZIE ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH SANITIZER READING 0PPM (QUARTZ). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB FOR MAINTENANCE. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED AT ABOUT 3:00 PM AND REPAIRED THE DISH WASHER.SANITIZER IS NOW READING 200 PPM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LIDS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN WITH SLIGHT DIRT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SLOW DRAINS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375766

Location recorded for this inspection · SIENA TAVERN · 51 W KINZIE ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER ON FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS OBTAINED, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT DEPT APPROVAL, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR MACHINE USE APPROVAL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT AT BAR FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138733

Location recorded for this inspection · SIENA TAVERN · 51 W KINZIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NO SNEEZE GUARD AT PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138738

Location recorded for this inspection · SIENA TAVERN · 51 W KINZIE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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