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UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR

5553 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632854

Location recorded for this inspection · UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR · 5553 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE TAGS INSIDE A CONTAINER OF OYSTERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ORIGINAL TAG PER CONTAINER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUTARILY DISPOSED OF 21/2 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $3.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-BEANS 45.6F, CHEESE 46.8F, BEET HUMMUS 47.9F,EGGS 48.3F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES, SILVER WARE, BOWLS ETC ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE SINK

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AREA WITH A CAPPUCCINO MACHINE WHERE COFFEE PREPPING IS DONE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE ACCESSIBLE TO A HAND WASHING SINK.

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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
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614520

Location recorded for this inspection · UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR · 5553 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS ATTACHED TO CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TOP AND SIDES AND TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DRIED-UP DEBRIS MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE,COVING ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH COVING AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592647

Location recorded for this inspection · UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR · 5553 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (DRAWER COOLER/PREP COOLER/REACH-IN COOLER/WALK IN COOLER)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR (FIRST FLOOR) MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE RACKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576233

Location recorded for this inspection · UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR · 5553 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL WALLS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH , NONABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRANING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575451

Location recorded for this inspection · UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR · 5553 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561886

Location recorded for this inspection · UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR · 5553 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SOME BASMENT PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BOTH ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPS TO BE STORED IN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CHEESE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET LOOSE AT CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE CHEESE REACH IN COOLER DOORS CORNERS/DOOR HINDGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BASEMENT HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531394

Location recorded for this inspection · UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR · 5553 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT SLOWLY DRAINING, REPAIR ISSUE

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528652

Location recorded for this inspection · UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR · 5553 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT SLOWLY DRAINING, REPAIR ISSUE

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-14-2020, REPORT#2463712 #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

ConsultationNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523584

Location recorded for this inspection · UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR · 5553 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT RESTROOMS(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST SEAL. (FOR EXAMPLE DRYWALL).

Short Form ComplaintNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523400

Location recorded for this inspection · UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR · 5553 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT RESTROOMS(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST SEAL. (FOR EXAMPLE DRYWALL).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463712

Location recorded for this inspection · UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR · 5553 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT RESTROOMS(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST SEAL.(FOR EXAMPLE DRYWALL).

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463579

Location recorded for this inspection · UVAE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR · 5553 N CLARK ST

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 ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

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