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NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE

1501 N LAKE SHORE DR · Chicago, IL 60610

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637966

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE · 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE NORTH END BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL SOUTH END, WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO SHAVE OR REPLACE AS NEEDED AS MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN BEER COOLER ON THE SOUTH END IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST AND OR GREASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE NORTH END BAR AREA...THE SOUTH END BAR AREA...THE THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SOUTH END BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS...THE NORTH END BAR AREA...THE SOUTH END BAR AREA...THE FIRST FLOOR AREA UNDER AT THE STOVE TOP COOKING AREA AND THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST OR INSECT ISSUES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE SOUTH END ABOVE THE SERVING LINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619100

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE · 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE ICE CREAM/SMOOTHIE CONCESSION STAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #738-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE ICE CREAM/SMOOTHIE CONCESSION STAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THEKITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALLS OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES ON RACK WITH THE OVEN AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS:-HAND WASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR,SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE 2 COMPARMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE SODA MACHINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREAS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597558

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE · 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO OPENINGS TO THE LOWER EXIT DOORS (BLUE) ONE ON THE LOWER LEFT CLOSE TO THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND ONE AT THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF THE DOOR AT THE EMERGENCY EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FOOD COOLER AND THE WALK IN BEVERAGE COOLER LOCATED UPSTAIRS WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE THE BEVERAGE WALK IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKING AND NON EQUIPMENT IN THE LOWER KITCHEN AND THE UPPER KITCHEN WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE TWO COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE LOWER KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN LOWER AND UPPER KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE LOWER WALL IN THE LOWER LEVEL FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE FLATOP COOKING EQUIPMENT JUST BEYOND THE BLUE METAL SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS ON BOTH LEVELS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE SYSTEM AND FILTERS, ALSO RUNNING DOWN THE WALLS OF THE HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN BOTH AREAS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556670

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE · 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

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

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR COOK LINE. 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 HANDWASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL GAPS IN VINYL TARPS COVERING NORTH END OUTDOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT BAR IS COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS AND PESTS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST AT 2ND FLOOR SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CLOGGED TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT BEING STORED BEHIND NORTH END BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE (EXCEPT FOR HOT DOG CART) FROM PREMISES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304153

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE · 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY THAWING MACARONI AND CHEESE ON SPEED RACK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY THAW FOOD.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303756

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE · 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE INTERIOR FILLED WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF YELLOW AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE ICE MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE,CHEESE , BEEF PATTIES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AND IN THE PREP COOLER (2ND FLOOR KITCHEN)DURING THE INSPECTION; 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50 F-52 F, 50 LBS OF CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 77F- 50F. 2 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 49 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION .7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. REACH IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY THAWING MACARONI AND CHEESE ON SPEED RACK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY THAW FOOD.

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
2184662

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE · 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR

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 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184231

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE · 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT NORTH BAR HAND SINK, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HOT WATER AT NORTH BAR SINK BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION # 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED, CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP AT HAND SINK AT NORTH BAR, ON 2ND FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER DEVICE IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT BURGER STATION ON 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND 2ND KITCHEN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 OR MORE LIVE FLIES, FLYING AROUND IN PREP AND COOK LINE AREAS, DURING FOOD PREPARATION, ON 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR, AS WELL AS IN KITCHEN OFFICE AREA ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15- A OBSERVED ALL GARBAGE/REFUSE UNITS OVERFLOWING/ACCUMULATED WITH TRASH AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GARBAGE/REFUSE UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT PROVIDE HARBORAGE/ATTRACTION OF RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR SERVICE OF GARBAGE/REFUSE UNITS, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1974342

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE · 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON COOKING STOVES ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. ALSO FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF BOTH 2DR REFRIGERATORS LOCATED AT BURGER STATIONS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS.INSTRUCTED TO DRY, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE CORNERS OF THE INNER PANEL CHUTE AT THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND A DETACHED WALL COUVING ON THE 2ND FLOOR BURGER STATION AREA ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT ICE CREAM STATION HAND SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR.ALSO FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA HAND SINK.ALSO FOUND LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO HAND SINKS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RESTROOM(RIGHT HAND SIDE)HAND SINKS ON BOTH ENDS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND AREA CLUTTERED AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS, BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER ABOVE STATED AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932322

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE · 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON SHELVINGS NEXT TO COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AT 1ST FLR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS IN 1ST FLR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 REACH-IN-COOLERS ADJACENT TO THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546508

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE · 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SPILLS FROM THE ICE CREAM SERVICE COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON SHELVE BY THE STOVE AT THE FIRST FLOOR CONCESSION STAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGING AT A DESIGNATED AREA AND PROPERLY STORED.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE ON THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAT OR HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1445234

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE · 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CIGARETTE BUTTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60610

316 of 345 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 77262.

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