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THE GLUNZ TAVERN

1202 N WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE GLUNZ TAVERN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633606

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GLUNZ TAVERN · 1202 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...SIDES OF THE PREP TABLES IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615559

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GLUNZ TAVERN · 1202 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL POSSIBLE FOOD PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FAUCET END AND THE ELBOW...THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FAUCET AT THE END AS WELL AS THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FAUCET AT THE END (AERATORS) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB ON THE RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT WITHOUT A LIGHT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE PHYSICAL HAZARD IF GLASS BREAKS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594040

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GLUNZ TAVERN · 1202 N WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593863

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GLUNZ TAVERN · 1202 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD(GLUNZ TAVERN BURGER) IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT GLUNZ TAVERN BURGER IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FIRST FLOOR PREP SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AS SHELF LINER ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON NORTHSIDE WALL AND CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2576034 DATED 05/17/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR HANDSINK AND FOOD PREP-SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576034

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GLUNZ TAVERN · 1202 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER PROVIDED AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP-SINK. FACILITY MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELOCATE TO HAND SINK AREA. PAPER TOWELS MUST NOT BE USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE HAS A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE MISSING A LID. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR HANDSINK AND FOOD PREP-SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555114

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GLUNZ TAVERN · 1202 N WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523406

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GLUNZ TAVERN · 1202 N WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362499

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GLUNZ TAVERN · 1202 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 17

    PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF LIQUOR 6 INCHES OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN THE THE BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA, UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359963

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GLUNZ TAVERN · 1202 N WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290877

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GLUNZ TAVERN · 1202 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED CORN BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 -

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU, SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290557

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GLUNZ TAVERN · 1202 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED CORN BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU, SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 - 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT UNDER DRY STORAGE AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 8 - 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA .THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2289055

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GLUNZ TAVERN · 1202 N WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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