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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SOUP WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF BROILER WRAPPED IN ALUMINIUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF GRINDER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE KEGS AND BEER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2616006 DATED 4/17/2025: #56 "OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN." #56 "OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMEPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND TO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE." #58 " EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2616006 DATED 4/17/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT CORNER BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BARISTA AREA. OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMEPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND TO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISKS TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT CORNER BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BARISTA AREA. OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMEPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND TO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: No discard date found on several cooked food containers that is held in walk-in cooler for more that 24 hrs ( meat sauce ) instructed to label with discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Refrigerator thermometers held at rear of cooler, instructed to keep in warmest part in an easy to view location

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade and housing, food debris noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No Irreversible dish machine thermometer, no heat strip on site for high temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. Manager obtained heat strips by the end of inspection.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate the back flow prevention device for basement's ice maker, instructed to expose.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Ice maker in basement not protected on top from ceiling contamination, pipes running above, instructed to install a barrier on top.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: DID NOT OBSERVE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSECT CONTROL DEVICE (FLY TAPE) IS OVER FOOD PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN AREA. DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. MANAGER RELOACTED DEVICE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER AREA. ITEMS MUST ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTERS IN KITCHEN AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD IN SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES HOLDING EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH NO DISCLOSURE ON ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE (SUCH AS BY ASTERISKING ITEMS) ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES HOLDING EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2362797 DATED 2/24/2020: #10 "OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN." #55 " OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME INSIDE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN." #55 "OBSERVED UNTREATED LUMBER AND A DISCONNECTED SINK BEING STORED IN NORTHERN PORTION OF 2ND FLOOR NEAR WINDOW LOOKING OUT ON SUPERIOR STREET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME INSIDE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNTREATED LUMBER AND A DISCONNECTED SINK BEING STORED IN NORTHERN PORTION OF 2ND FLOOR NEAR WINDOW LOOKING OUT ON SUPERIOR STREET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASH SOAP PROVIDE AT THE ONLY HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN WHILE EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN OPERATION, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NO DISCLAIMER FOR FOOD THAT IS COOK TO ORDER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENUS, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD NOT LABELED, SUGAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE UNDER KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NO BARRIER OVER ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A CEILING OR BARRIER ABOVE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD SURFACE OF REAR PREP TABLE TO BE COVERED IN DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND LIQUOR STORAGE TO BE UNFINISHED (EXPOSED, COARSE BRICK WALLS AND ROUGH/UNSEALED WOODEN RAFTERS OVERHEAD). ALSO NOTED PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN PLACED AGAINST AN UNSMOOTH BRICK WALL WITH DEEP PITS AND HOLES. INSTRUCTED THAT SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE PROVIDED IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING AROUND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP AT THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND BOTTLE OF SANITIZER NOT LABELED IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS LABEL CHEMICALS PROPERLY.