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TREE HOUSE

149-151 W KINZIE ST · Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TREE HOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636252

Location recorded for this inspection · TREE HOUSE · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552670

Location recorded for this inspection · TREE HOUSE CHICAGO · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AND AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AND IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN ROLL TOP OF LOW BOY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STICKY RESIDUE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ROOM CONTAINING SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549972

Location recorded for this inspection · TREE HOUSE CHICAGO · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549481

Location recorded for this inspection · TREE HOUSE CHICAGO · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521853

Location recorded for this inspection · TREE HOUSE CHICAGO · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED SLOW DRAINS IN HAND SINKS IN MENS & WOMENS BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521855

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE/TUNNEL · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453942

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE/TUNNEL · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453319

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE/TUNNEL · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290975

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE/TUNNEL · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290539

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE/TUNNEL · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO SANITIZER FOUND AT BAR DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS RUINING ON AN EMPTY SANITIZER JUG, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION WHEN IN USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, MACHINE WAS FIXED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NO DISCLAIMER FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENU. NO CITATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND SOILED SODA DISPENSERS GUNS COMPLETELY IMMERSED IN ICE BIN THAT'S FOR CONSUMPTION AT BAR SERVICE LINE, ALSO FOUND SEVERAL BEER BOTTLE STORED IN SAME ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SODA GUNS STORED IN APPROPRIATE GUN HOLDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUT SIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE HIGH ABOVE DUMPSTER LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO ALL DUMPSTERS AND KEEP LIDS DOWN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200676

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE/TUNNEL · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO MATERIALS ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR PROPER VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED FOR MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, ETC). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE ON THE MAIN BAR FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR SO HANDLE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPES SERVING THE CHEN'S COOK LINE EQUIPMENT COATED IN GREASE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE AT THE CHEN'S COOK LINE, AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND UNDER THE WOK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184837

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE/TUNNEL · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO MATERIALS ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR PROPER VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED FOR MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, ETC). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE ON THE MAIN BAR FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR SO HANDLE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPES SERVING THE CHEN'S COOK LINE EQUIPMENT COATED IN GREASE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE AT THE CHEN'S COOK LINE, AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND UNDER THE WOK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2079146

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE/TUNNEL · 149-151 W KINZIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING WITH SQUARE HOLES NEAR DISH MACHINE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CEILING OF DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED WALL UNDER DRAFT SYSTEM IN MAIN FRONT BAR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING SHIELD ABOVE GRILL IN KITCHEN ON MAIN FLOOR.

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