SLUGGERS GRILL

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BACK PACKS, PURSES, KEYS, ETC) ON RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT OR FOOD. MUST STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR BELOW AND SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HANDSINKS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED IN FACILITY. OBSERVED THE HANDSINK AT THE REAR PIANO BAR ("NEW BAR") COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY A 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER, 2 ICE SCOOPS IN THE BASIN AND THERE WERE NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE SUPPLIED TO THE SINK. AT THE FRONT PIANO BAR, NOTED HANDSINK BLOCKED BY A TRASH CAN AND ALCOHOL RAILS AND AN ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH A SUPPLY OF SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. THE OPERATOR MADE THE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE IN MULTIPLE AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. NOTED THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS (APPROXIMATE) AND AREAS WITH DROPPINGS: 30 UNDER THE SHELVING TO THE RIGHT OF THE WALK IN KITCHEN COOLER; 25 ON THE FLOOR AT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR BAR DJ BOOTH; 25 AT FRONT CORNER OF SUPPLY ROOM NEAR METAL CIRCULAR SUPPORT BEAM; 10 UNDER SHELVING HOLDING CHAFFING DISHES IN SUPPLY ROOM; 40 LEFT CORNER OF DOUGH ROOM; 40 RIGHT CORNER OF DOUGH ROOM; 15 AT LEFT HOT WATER HEATER IN LIQUOR ROOM; 15 AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE LIQUOR ROOM; 12 IN TSHIRT CLOSET; 80 DROPPINGS AND A DEAD MOUSE UNDER 1ST FLOOR BASKETBALL MACHINES; 30 BEHIND THE GORILLA PHONE BOOTH; 20 IN CORNER OF 2ND FLOOR ICE ROOM UNDER SODA LINES. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY DURING INSPECTION. NOTED APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN SERVICES OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WOVEN WICKER BASKETS BEING USED TO SERVE FOOD. NOTED FOOD RESIDUE AND STAINS ON THE WICKER. INSTRUCTED THAT THE BASKETS MUST NOTE USED FOR FOOD SERVICE AND THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS EXPOSED TO SPLASHES AND STAINS FROM FOOD DEBRIS MUST BE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE AND POPCORN PIECES FROM POPCORN MACHINES IN SUPPLY ROOM AND PIANO BAR. MUST CLEAN PARTICULATE MATTER AND BROKEN GLASS FROM SPACE BETWEEN PALLETS IN DRY COOLER FOR BEER. MUST CLEAN DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN 3 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN LIQUID AND DEBRIS FROM BOTTOM OF TRASH CANS IN ALL WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN GRIMEY BUILD UP FROM HANDLES ON HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HARD LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER 2 DOOR FREEZER IN SUPPLY ROOM, AND UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR BASKETBALL MACHINES. MUST CLEAN SODA SPILL AT SODA RACK NEAR KEG ROOM. MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS AND PARTICULATE MATTER FROM FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET NEXT TO KITCHEN ENTRANCE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT NORTH HANDSINK AT MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE/REATTACH DRAIN LINES ON SODA DRIP PANS AT MAIN BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING FAUCET MEN'S BATHROOM (RIGHT FAUCET) AT BACK BAR RESTROOM. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DOUGH PREP ROOM UNDER HOT AND COLD CITY PRESSURE WHERE A HOBART MACHINE IS LOCATED AND DOUGH IS MIXED. ALTERNATIVELY, OPERATOR MUST MOVE DOUGH MACHINE TO AN AREA IN THE KITCHEN THAT MEETS FOOD PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS AND HAS A HANDSINK CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER (TRASH CANS, PIANO SHELVES,ETC.) IN SUPPLY ROOM PREVENTING ACCESS TO SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SHELVING AREA. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BACK PACKS, PURSES, KEYS, ETC) ON RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT OR FOOD. MUST STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR BELOW AND SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a torn gasket on the right door of the three door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the soda gun nozzles at the main bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation on the 1st floor ice machine interior. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris at the main bar on the floor under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen near the exhaust hood. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 20 DROPPINGS IN THE SIDE PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND ANY EVIDENCE AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE BAR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INCLUDING ALL COOLERS, SODA GUNS, AND DRAINS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND TO MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FANGUARDS IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK, BROWN, AND BLACK DISCOLORATIONS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE LOWER AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED UPSTAIRS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MACHINE OR REMOVE DISCOLORATIONS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AND ALSO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVERS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR BEER COOLER AND ALSO THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR IS SOILED WITH RUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Evidence of rodent and insect activity on premises. Found 30 plus mice dropping in rear storage room-west wall and inside furnace room in all corners. Also, observed gnats in front and rear bar and on white wall across from front bar-approximately 20 plus gnats. Instructed to remove all activity, detail clean and sanitize area and have licensed pest control service areas. 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 draining and running water in right side of three compartment sink, water-with red grease and food debris coming up left and middle sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods not in original container properly labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not maintained in areas. Instructed to detail clean floor along wallbase and behind equipment and replace damaged and missing floor tile.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light, ventilation and ceiling covers not maintained. Instructed to detail clean light and ventilation covers and replace damaged ceiling tile.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Women's rear toilet room exhaust fan not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles in compressor room. Instructed to elevate all supplies in beer cooler 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove any unused articles.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE (PITTED CONCRETE) AT SMALL REAR BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THE FLOOR.SEAL SMOOTHLY AROUND THE EQUIPMENT

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: INTERIOR BOTH ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND LOWER ICE HOLDING BIN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: STILL OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT MAIN BAR, REAR BAR, UNDER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, IN DINING ROOM ON WHITE VIDEO SCREEN, IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPEN GAP ON BOTTOM.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED PAN OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON TOP OF OPEN BOX OF FRENCH FRIES.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: #33-INTERIOR DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING FILTER IN KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST. MUST PROVIDE. SHELVING DIRTY THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST CLEAN. SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. REAR STORAGE BOX FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN LIDS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FRONT BAR GUN HOLDERS DIRTY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, WASTE. IN KITCHEN, UNDER ALL BARS, THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS, IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN ALL NEW VIOLATION NOTED TODAY. MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. CLEAN ALL CEILING FAN AND CHAINS THAT HOLDS THE FANS,DUST BUILD-UP.

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.LEAK AT NOZZLE OF MAIN BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: STILL OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY TO STORAGE ROOMS.