Ginger Ale House — A. J. Hudson's Public House

3801-3805 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Ginger Ale House — A. J. Hudson's Public House has 28 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged 15 times.

Ginger Ale House — A. J. Hudson's Public House's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

28
Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,
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95
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP, LID, SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON TOP OF CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND HARBORAGE FOR OTHER PESTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2602943 ON 09/17/2024. #47. OBSERVED GASKET OF LEFT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE HANGING FROM THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO ENSURE GASKET IS SET AND PROVIDES A TIGHT SEAL. #51 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ALLOW FOR SERVICE AS NEEDED. VIOLATION#47 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTON WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION ON 04/26/2023 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED AND AVAILABLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CURRENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK AT WEST SIDE OF FRONT BAR AREA TO BE MISSING PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND SINKS ARE STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP, AND PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT BAR TO BE BLOCKED WITH A STRAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ONLY USED FOR HANDWASHING AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL ITEMS. MANAGER REMOVED STRAINER FROM BLOCKING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK AT LEFT SIDE OF FRONT BAR AREA TO BE MISSING SOAP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND SINKS ARE STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP REPLACEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE PORTION OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET OF LEFT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE HANGING FROM THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO ENSURE GASKET IS SET AND PROVIDES A TIGHT SEAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND ENSURE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE IS REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST POTENTIAL PEST ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ALLOW FOR SERVICE AS NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON WITHIN MOP BUCKET IN REAR MOP CLOSET AND NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
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Apr 26, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED STRONG OFFENSIVE ODOR FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 BASEMENT FLOOR (METERS ROOM) CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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May 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES, WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A VALID/ORIGINAL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON-PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR (METERS ROOM) CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Apr 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.ALSO NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLICKING LIGHT INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Aug 13, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 3, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. COOKED CHICKEN 51.3F, HAMBURGERS 49.2F, CHEDDAR CHEESE 52.2F, AND SWISS CHEESE 52.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18LBS OF FOOD WORTH $85. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.6F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: ALL MENU ITEMS THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE PROPERLY REMINDED AND DISCLOSED ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 16, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: ALL MENU ITEMS THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE PROPERLY REMINDED AND DISCLOSED ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND, ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE CONTAINER. ALSO NOTED FOOD DEBRIS, PAPER DEBRIS AND USED LATEX GLOVES ON TOP OF RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM ALL AREAS. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 4, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: ALL MENU ITEMS THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE PROPERLY REMINDED AND DISCLOSED ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS, MUST HAVE BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR TO SEAL AROUND ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING OPENINGS. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Mar 28, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN A COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOLER WAS UNPLUGGED. APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS SAUSAGE AT 54.8F, 1 LB GARLIC MAYO SAUCE AT 62.6F AND 1 LB SOUP AT 62.6F, ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $95.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHILI AND CORNED BEEF FOUND WITH PREPARATION DATE ONLY. CHEESE CURDS FOUND WITH FEBRUARY DATES AND AN 8 DAY EXPIRATION. CHICKEN WINGS AND PICKLES MARINATED IN A DAIRY SAUCE NOT DATED. REVIEWED THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS WITH THE PREPARATION DATE COUNTING AS DAY 1. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE MAIN MENU AND FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY ON THE BRUNCH MENU NOT DISCLOSED. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS AND DISCLOSE ALL FOODS BELONGING ON THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2243617 ON 12-17-18 NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-201.16(A) RAW WOOD WITH BLACK SLIME IN BASEMENT CEILING WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER,SURFACE IS ROUGH AND NOT CLEANABLE. ALSO BROKEN CEILING AND WALL IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE BASEMENT WERE FOOD DRY STORAGE SODA BOXES ,LIQUOR AND ETC ARE STORED IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. #58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS, MUST HAVE BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS OBSERVED STORED HANGING ABOVE THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC SPICE CONTAINER ON COOKS LINE MELTED FROM HEAT OF GRILL AND FOUND WITH HOLE/DAMAGED, MELTED PLASTIC INTO SPICE. MANAGER DISCARDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL METAL SHELVING AND METAL BREAD STORAGE CART FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.---- SHELVING UNDER THE COFFEE STATION FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE MACHINES BIN WITH SOILED WITH BLACKISH SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM TOILET STALL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR TO SEAL AROUND ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING OPENINGS. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA/LOCKERS/STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
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Dec 17, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUE
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A) RAW WOOD WITH BLACK SLIME IN BASEMENT CEILING WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER,SURFACE IS ROUGH AND NOT CLEANABLE. ALSO BROKEN CEILING AND WALL IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE BASEMENT WERE FOOD DRY STORAGE SODA BOXES ,LIQUOR AND ETC ARE STORED IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 7, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RAW FOODS STORED DIRECTLY OVER AND NEXT TO PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. RAW EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE CUT, PREPARED POTATOES. RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE PREPARED MASHED POTATOES IN TWO AREAS OF COOLER AND ABOVE COOKED PASTA. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT FOUND OPERATING WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOOD WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON INSPECTION START AND ARRIVED 30 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUE
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR WAS REMOVED FROM MIDDLE OF THE COUNTER(,AND INSTALLED AT EAST SIDE OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SAID SINK AT SAID AREA,DUE TO WEST SITE OF THE BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASH. A HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AND FOOD DISPENSING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH A BLACK SLIME MATERIAL DRIPPING INTO WATER. SAME BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE LOWER ICE BIN STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK STORING AN IN-USE SPATULA INSIDE A SANITIZING BUCKET USED TO HOLD SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COOKS LINE. MANAGER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A) RAW WOOD WITH BLACK SLIME IN BASEMENT CEILING WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER,SURFACE IS ROUGH AND NOT CLEANABLE. ALSO BROKEN CEILING AND WALL IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE BASEMENT WERE FOOD DRY STORAGE SODA BOXES ,LIQUOR AND ECT ARE STORED IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2018
Reinspection
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUE
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 (B)THE HAND WASHING SINK AT EAST SITE OF BAR PRESENTLY NOT MAINTAINED, IS USED FOR DUMPING FOOD LIQUIDS. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED,REEFER TO ABOVE VIOLATION #10,# 5-205.11(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR WAS REMOVED FROM MIDDLE OF THE COUNTER(,AND INSTALLED AT EAST SIDE OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SAID SINK AT SAID AREA,DUE TO WEST SITE OF THE BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASH. A HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AND FOOD DISPENSING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. - -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. - -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A) RAW WOOD WITH BLACK SLIME IN BASEMENT CEILING WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER,SURFACE IS ROUGH AND NOT CLEANABLE. ALSO BROKEN CEILING AND WALL IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE BASEMENT WERE FOOD DRY STORAGE SODA BOXES ,LIQUOR AND ECT ARE STORED IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE HANDLING DIRTY DISHES BY SCRAPING AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,THAN GLOVED HANDS AND HANDLE CLEAN DISHES,SAME EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS AT SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.THE COOK NO HAND WASHING JUST CHANGING GLOVES AND HANDLING RTE FOOD(LETTUCE,TOMATOES,ETC. CONTINUOUSLY CHANGING TASK FROM RAW TO COOKED FOOD ALSO CHANGING GLOVES, HOWEVER NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS AND HANDLING FOOD AND CLEAN UTENSILS.EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS DURING FOOD PREPARATION AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO REMOVE SOIL AND CONTAMINATION AND TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION WHEN CHANGING TASK PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010 - CITATION ISSUED COS
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11(A) FOUND THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO WATER IS TOO HOT AT TEMP OF 136.5F. COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE COLD WATER. A HAND WASHING SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT TEMPERATURE OF LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIX VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED: CHICKEN WINGS,LETTUCE SLICE TOMATOES,PORK,ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED AT 2:00 pm CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CHEF REPORTED ON SITE AFTER SHE WAS TEXTED BY BARTENDER ON HER DAY OFF ,AFTER MY ARRIVAL.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUE
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 (B)THE HAND WASHING SINK AT EAST SITE OF BAR PRESENTLY NOT MAINTAINED, IS USED FOR DUMPING FOOD LIQUIDS. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED,REEFER TO ABOVE VIOLATION #10,# 5-205.11(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND NO SOAP PROVIDE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR.ALSO PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM WAS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN ALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED REEFER TO ABOVE VIOLATION #10,# 5-205.11(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR WAS REMOVED FROM MIDDLE OF THE COUNTER(,AND INSTALLED AT EAST SIDE OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SAID SINK AT SAID AREA,DUE TO WEST SITE OF THE BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASH. A HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AND FOOD DISPENSING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX 20 FLYING INSECT BEHIND BAR AREA AT EAST HAND WASHING SINK AND AT WEST SITE OF THE BAR UNDER THE COUNTER TOP.APPROX.30 FLYING INSECT WAS OBSERVED AT BASEMENT AREA AROUND AND ON TOP STAGNATE WATER,BY THE SODA BOX DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE STAGNATE WATER AND REMOVE SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED.PREMISES SHALL MAINTAINED FREE OF FLYING INSECTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 WE OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATION OF SOLID WASTE GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT,AROUND THE EDGE OF UNIT AND ON GROUND,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. - -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. - -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A) RAW WOOD WITH BLACK SLIME IN BASEMENT CEILING WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER,SURFACE IS ROUGH AND NOT CLEANABLE. ALSO BROKEN CEILING AND WALL IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE BASEMENT WERE FOOD DRY STORAGE SODA BOXES ,LIQUOR AND ECT ARE STORED IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPRATION TABLES AT DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERINES FOR ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
May 25, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND FRONT BAR COUNTER TOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR MISSING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE THEM TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 17, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING 0PPM CHLORINE FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM. PREMISES CAN USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZED DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED SMALL LIFE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, SHELVING, AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ON WALL/UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED ARES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINITE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS, SANDWICHES CHICKEN POT PIE, SOUPS SALADS FISH TACOS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/10/15 REPORT#1424993. 32 PREP AREA 2-DOOR AND 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MISSING OR RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED OR MISSING COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. 33 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP REACH IN DOOR COOLERS AROUND CORNERS, GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS COMPRESSORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. 34 FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHMACHINE/DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MISSING OR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. 35 OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALL BELOW FUSE BOX AND HOLE IN WALL ABOVE POTATO CUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES IN WALLS. 45 INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND FRONT BAR COUNTER TOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR MISSING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE THEM TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 2-DOOR AND 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MISSING OR RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED OR MISSING COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP REACH IN DOOR COOLERS AROUND CORNERS, GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS COMPRESSORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHMACHINE/DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MISSING OR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALL BELOW FUSE BOX AND HOLE IN WALL ABOVE POTATO CUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES IN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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74
May 27, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD HOLDING/REACH-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BY MY THERMOMETER WAS 53.6 AND 51.8 BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL US AT CDPH@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. OBSERVED EMPTY CONTAINERS OF LUNCH MEAT AND PULLED PORK BEING STORED IN THE COOLER UNIT. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE DICARDED BECAUSE THE CONTAINERS OF MEAT WERE EMPTY FROM THE LUNCH RUSH; WHOLE HEADS OF LETTUCE AND WHOLE VEGETABLES WERE RELOCATED TO A COOLER ABLE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK DISCOLATION BUILDUP ON THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES; ICE SHOOT, DRIP PAN, AND THE SIDE WALLS. OBSERVED PINK DISCOLORATION ON THE WATER HOSES IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR REMOVE DISCOLORATIONS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AND REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES. OBSERVED THE VIOLATION ON THE INSPECTION DATE OF MAY 27, 2014 BUT WAS UNABLE TO FINISH REPORT. CURRENTLY ONSITE (MAY 28, 2014), TO FINISH REPORT AND OBSERVED THAT THE ICE MACHINE WAS SERVICED AND DETAIL CLEANED THIS MORNING BY BILTMORE REFRIGERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN PLATES AND UTENSILS STORED IN THE PREP AREA TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AT THE BAR TO PROPERLY PROTECT ICE DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AT THE BAR TO REMOVE SLIMY DISCOLORATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN BEER BOTTLES ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE LIQUOR STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A GROCERY BAG USED TO CLOG THE SINK IN AN ATTEMPT TO FILL IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 DRAIN PLUGS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO UNCLOG THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
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67
Jun 5, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGING OF DISH PAIT TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE MOTOR HOUSING OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN ALSO NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PALLET IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALY ALONG WALLBASE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVED GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE DIRT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCKEN AREA MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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74
Nov 7, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN.PROVIDE BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCKEN.DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND REACHING FREEZERS(FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS). MUST ORGANIZE AND SWEEP BASEMENT AREA(TOO MUCH CEMENT DEBRIS)MUST REMOVE ALL BROKEN CEMENT DEBRIS UNDER THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES TO BASEMENT, ALSO MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE WERE BROKEN CEMENT AND GRAVEL ARE USED FOR FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN OR REPAINT WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(BOTTOM PART)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SIN WATER PIPE IS LEAKING,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE COMPARTMENT AND LEAKS IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINANT IS NEEDED UPON ENTRY THE PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER NOT INSIDE WITH THE ICE.(BEHIND THE BAR AREA).
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78
Oct 27, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA(EAST- SOUTH AREA)APPROX 20 OR MORE.BASEMENT IS USED FOR DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO74497-15
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN.PROVIDE BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCKEN.DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND REACHING FREEZERS(FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS). MUST ORGANIZE AND SWEEP BASEMENT AREA(TOO MUCH CEMENT DEBRIS) ALSO MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE WERE BROKEN CEMENT AND GRAVEL ARE USED FOR FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN OR REPAINT WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(BOTTOM PART)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SIN WATER PIPE IS LEAKING,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE COMPARTMENT AND LEAKS IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINANT IS NEEDED UPON ENTRY THE PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER NOT INSIDE WITH THE ICE.(BEHIND THE BAR AREA).
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Jun 22, 2010
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN,HAMBURGER ETC).MANAGER ON PREMISES DOESN'T HAVE A SANITATION CITY CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR IT.INFORMATION GIVEN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000062878-15
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,BUILD-UP OF GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: .NEED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET NECK FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SEAL WATER PIPE ON CEILING OF BASEMENT AREA.WATER LEAKING FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF BAR AREA.
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Jun 17, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicle SOURCE OF CONTAMINAION'OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND RUST DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTTOM ICE STORAGE BIN ON UPPER METAL PANEL.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION".DO NOT USE IT .BUY ICE BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD BUSINESS,KEEP A RECEIPT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED.FAX#312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO58590-11
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,BUILD-UP OF GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.NEED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET NECK FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SEAL WATER PIPE ON CEILING OF BASEMENT AREA.WATER LEAKING FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF BAR AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ginger Ale House — A. J. Hudson's Public House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ginger Ale House — A. J. Hudson's Public House on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ginger Ale House — A. J. Hudson's Public House?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Ginger Ale House — A. J. Hudson's Public House.

Has Ginger Ale House — A. J. Hudson's Public House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ginger Ale House — A. J. Hudson's Public House have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ginger Ale House — A. J. Hudson's Public House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ginger Ale House — A. J. Hudson's Public House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ginger Ale House — A. J. Hudson's Public House is inspected around two times per year on average.