Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 34 inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2013. The most recent report on file is from May 28, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 24 times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND BAR AREA AS WELL AS HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF 2ND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGN INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASH GAURD AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN 2ND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLACE GUARD ON SIDE FACING PREP SURFACE AND DRINKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE TO BE LEAKING ON LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED LEAK AT LEFT SIDE FAUCET OF 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT DUMP SINK AT SOUTHERN MOST CORNER IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. OBSERVED LEAK FROM LEFT HAND BASIN BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL AND DOES NOT LEAK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS, ONLY A SMALL LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12--OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND IN THE SECOND/ELEVATED BAR. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AT DISHWASHING AREA AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--OBSERVED LARGE EQUIPMENT IN REAR HALL LEADING BACK INTO DINING AREA THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT NEEDED FOR FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11--OBSERVED LOW LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN THE UTILITY CLOSET LOCATED AT THE REAR NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE ALL LIGHTS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 17, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND BAR AREA AS WELL AS HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF 2ND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGN INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GAURD AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN 2ND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLACE GUARD ON SIDE FACING PREP SURFACE AND DRINKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE TO BE LEAKING ON LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED LEAK AT LEFT SIDE FAUCET OF 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT DUMP SINK AT SOUTHERN MOST CORNER IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. OBSERVED LEAK FROM LEFT HAND BASIN BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL AND DOES NOT LEAK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS, ONLY A SMALL LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND IN THE SECOND/ELEVATED BAR. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AT DISHWASHING AREA AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE EQUIPMENT IN REAR HALL LEADING BACK INTO DINING AREA THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT NEEDED FOR FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN THE UTILITY CLOSET LOCATED AT THE REAR NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE ALL LIGHTS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 9, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE
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Sep 16, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11//NOTED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12//NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.------- 4-501.13//NOTED KITCHEN MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)//NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15//NOTED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11//NOTED STAINED CARPET OUTSIDE OF DINING LOBBY MECHANICAL ROOM, DIRY FLOORS AT FRONT BAR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13//NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE
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Sep 11, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED. OBSERVED WATER OVERFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE 49.1 F, SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE 49.8 F, BOILED EGGS 49 F, AVOCADO SPREAD 48.5 F, WILD HONEY MUSTARD (CONTAINS EGG) 48.7 F, RANCH DRESSING 49.7, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING 51.9, CHEESECAKE SLICES 48.8, PICO DE GALLO 49.6 F, SLICED TOMATOES 48.9 F IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 594 LBS VALUED AT $1800.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR 50.5 F. REFRIGERATOR SERVICED DURING INSPECTION AMBIENT AIR AT 39.0 F PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT KITCHEN AND FRONT BAR LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS CHICKEN, BEEF, DAIRY BASE DRESSINGS, CUT LEAFY GREENS, AND SLICED TOMATOES WITHOUT MANAGER THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED KITCHEN MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CARPET OUTSIDE OF DINING LOBBY MECHANICAL ROOM, DIRY FLOORS AT FRONT BAR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE
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Dec 20, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 0 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISH WASHING ROOM. SANITIZER READING MUST BE AT LEAST 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 FRUIT FLIES LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-28-2022, REPORT #2560000. #58--2-102.13: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 28, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR AT MAIN BAR FIRST FLOOR. ONCE THE WATER IS TURNED ON AT FAUCETS(HANDWASHING,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ETC) FLOOR DRAINS OVERFLOWING(ONE FLOOR DRAIN IN THAT LOCATION,UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS. A PLUMBER WAS CALLED AT 11:50AM BY THE MANAGER.PROBLEM REPAIRED BY THE MANAGER AT 12:20PM. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-901.11: HANGED CLEAN UTENSILS FOR AIR-DRY AT SOUTH WALL ACROSS FROM LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE ARE TOO LOW TO FLOOR. MUST RELOCATE TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: REPAIR HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN, NOT EASILY OPERATING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12: CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. WALLS IN DISHROOM WITH EXCESS GRIMES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA,REPLACE. BROKEN GROUT AT REPAIRED FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM, REPAIR
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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64
Jun 17, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT END OF SHIFT REMOVED GLOVES AND WASHED HIS HANDS AND ARMS AT SET THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DO HANDWASHING AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. THE MANAGER DISCUSSED THE ISSUE WITH THE EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY BOTTLE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT DISHROOM; DISHES, POTS TRAYS ETC BEING WASHED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER. HOWEVER, THE UNIT DID NOT DISPENSE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE FINAL RINSE,0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE TAGGED, "DO NOT USE. " USE A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN BAR ON FIRST FLOOR(WATER TEMP OF 82.5F). ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINK AT EAST FRYER STATION HAS A WATER TEMP OF 80F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. .PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED 6-21-22 HOT WATER PROVIDED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 50 SMALL FLIES IN SERVING, DINING, AND BAR AREAS: ON WALLS, ON PICTURES FRAMES, ON TV, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:738-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. ON 6-21-22, EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. ON 6-21-22, THE VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR MAIN BAR ALSO SOAP DISPENSER REMOVED FROM WALL, AT DISHROOM BY LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE UNABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP. AND RE-INSTALL THE SOAP DISPENSER IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEE WITH NOT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.HAIR MUST BE COMPLETELY RESTRAINT
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: HANGED CLEAN UTENSILS FOR AIR-DRY AT SOUTH WALL ACROSS FROM LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE ARE TOO LOW TO FLOOR. MUST RELOCATE TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN, NOT EASILY OPERATING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. WALLS IN DISHROOM WITH EXCESS GRIMES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA,REPLACE. BROKEN GROUT AT REPAIRED FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM, REPAIR
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Feb 16, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,CLEAN AND REPLACE. ALSO BROKEN GROUTH BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR TILE(WATER BETWEEN TILE) .
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL NEW CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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74
Feb 15, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,CLEAN AND REPLACE. ALSO BROKEN GROUTH BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR TILE(WATER BETWEEN TILE) .
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL NEW CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Feb 14, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER/NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT FOLLOWING AREAS: BOTH WASHROOMS(SECOND FLOOR) AND NO OTHER WASHROOM AVAILABLE ON SITE, HANDWASHING SINK BY THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(MAIN KITCHEN), AND MAIN BAR ON FIRST FLOOR(WATER COMPLETELY TURNED OFF).IF WATER WAS RUNNING, WATER TEMPERATURE OF 50F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARDS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,CLEAN AND REPLACE. ALSO BROKEN GROUTH BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR TILE(WATER BETWEEN TILE) .
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL NEW CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Nov 15, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, SALADS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. (MANAGER PRESENTED PHOTOCOPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE, INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- MISSING TILES ON THE FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, WALLS BEHIND THE SPRAYER SINK, AND DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH BLACK AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR, MAINTAIN DRY AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR BY THE TAKE-OUT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Nov 8, 2021
Reinspection
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, SALADS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE, INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, SHELVES, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATING PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR BY THE TAKE-OUT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- MISSING TILES ON THE FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DIRTY STANDING WATER INSIDE THE MISSING TILES WALLS BEHIND THE SPRAYER SINK, AND DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH BLACK AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR, MAINTAIN DRY AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY THE KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREA, AND BARS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 26, 2021
Complaint
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, SALADS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE AND OTHERS ON COUNTERS TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR BY THE TAKE-OUT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY THE KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREA, AND BARS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- MISSING TILES ON FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA DIRTY STANDING WATER INSIDE THE MISSING TILES WALLS BEHIND THE SPRAYER SINK AND DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH BLACK AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR, MAINTAIN DRY AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE COUNTER OF THE WAITERS STATION ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Apr 28, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. SAMPLE WAS PROVIDED TO MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 26, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERAURE CHLORINE DISH MACHINE AT BAR AREA WITH NO SANITIZER DETECTED OPPM OF CHLORINE AND IN USE LOW TEMPERAURE CHLORINE DISH MACHINE IN MAIN DISHWASHING AREA WITH OPPM OF CHLORINE DETECTED. BOTH DISH MACHINES WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 49F. FOOD TEMPERAURES WERE NOT AFFECTED. WALK IN COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. SAMPLE WAS PROVIDED TO MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT ONLY HANDWASHING STATION BEHIND MAIN BAR. BARTENDERS WERE MAKING AND SERVING DRINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-030(C) SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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May 12, 2020
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS AND FRONT PLASTIC SLIDING DOORS NOT CLEANED, BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK AT SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: GROUND SURROUNDING GARBAGE DUMPSTER OUTSIDE NEED TO BE CLEAN AND REMOVE ITEMS INCLUDED USED GLOVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP,DISH ROOM SOME AREA WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. REPAIR SAID CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Dec 19, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 16, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE OUTER HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR, WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING AT ANOTHER HAND SINK IN THE SAID BAR AREA. ALSO, ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS IN THE 3-COMP SINK IS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, WASTE WATER STANDING IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO HAVE SINK RODDED & REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN (TCS)FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS SALADS, CHILI,CHICKEN TACOS ETC,. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR EMPLOYEE TO USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT DATE. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #598 ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO, REPAIR NON-WORKING URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE WATER ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR AT BAR, DUE TO WATER BACKING UP AT FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR EMPLOYEE DINING, COAT RACK, AND BREAK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Oct 18, 2018
Reinspection
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN (TCS)FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS SALADS, CHILI,CHICKEN TACOS ETC,. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: : 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISOR DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU(HAMBURGER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 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 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, LOWER LEVEL BAR ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501,11 MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 1, 2018
Routine
8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BY HOT LINE AREA AND NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE UPPER LEVEL SERVICE STATION AREA. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE UPPER LEVEL FRONT SERVICE STATION. WATER TEMPERATURE 61.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER AND MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FO SAFETY NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT LOWER LEVEL BAR. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISOR DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU(HAMBURGER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT LOWER LEVEL BAR AND REAR UPPER BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501,11 MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, LOWER LEVEL BAR ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 13, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DARK BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN STAFF BREAK TABLE IN REAR, TABLE DETACHED FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AL
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Aug 28, 2017
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: ON SITE FOR RE-INSPECTION. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE RE-INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD; CHICKEN, IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DARK BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN STAFF BREAK TABLE IN REAR, TABLE DETACHED FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP COOLERS/TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR FAN BEING USED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS & WALL BASE), UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE INTERIOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS STORED. DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD FILTERS. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR WALL BASE AND DETACHED WALL TRIM FROM WALL IN REAR PREP NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PRESENT ON SITE. HAVE FOLDER AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION.
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Aug 21, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: SANITARIAN AND ON-SITE SUPERVISOR OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WALK INTO THE PREP AREA AND BEGIN HANDLING FOOD/FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS, AFTER HE OBSERVING US WATCHING HIM, HE THEN PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED SUPERVISOR TO INFORM STAFF ABOUT PREFORMING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AT ALL TIMES, AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK, REAR PREP AND THE CEILING AND WALLS AROUND THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD; CHICKEN, IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DARK BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN STAFF BREAK TABLE IN REAR, TABLE DETACHED FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP COOLERS/TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR FAN BEING USED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS & WALL BASE), UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE INTERIOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS STORED. DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD FILTERS. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR WALL BASE AND DETACHED WALL TRIM FROM WALL IN REAR PREP NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Dec 22, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,ALL PREP COOLERS,WHEEL BASES , LEGS, PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA,DISH RACKS,PRODUCE & BEER WALK IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT BAR AREA,WAIT STATION AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS,NEAR LARGE ICE MACHINE AND WALK IN FREEZER,DISH WASHING AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ,FILTERS,WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD NEAR GRILL.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 4- COMP SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA,LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON LARGE ICE MACHINE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PICK UP HOT HOLDING CABINET AND SMALL PREP COOLER FOR SAUCES
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE EMPLOYEES BELONGS(SHOES FROM FLOOR IN REAR LOCKER AREA AND MAINTAIN
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Dec 15, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS,T.V'S AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,WAIT STATION AREAS,BAR AREAS,DINING AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA.EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRI IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND TROUTS,FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS.ALSO SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR BAR AREA NEAR HAND SINK.ALSO FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR HAS A APPX."1" GAP IN LOWER CENTER.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.CLEAN FLOOR AND DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/15/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,QUESO,CHILI,HAMBURGERS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINATINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN SLOW DRAINING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK TO FLOOR DRAIN SLOW DRAINING AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN .(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
24
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,ALL PREP COOLERS,WHEEL BASES , LEGS, PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA,DISH RACKS,PRODUCE & BEER WALK IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT BAR AREA,WAIT STATION AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS,NEAR LARGE ICE MACHINE AND WALK IN FREEZER,DISH WASHING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ,FILTERS,WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD NEAR GRILL.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 4- COMP SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA,LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON LARGE ICE MACHINE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PICK UP HOT HOLDING CABINET AND SMALL PREP COOLER FOR SAUCES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE EMPLOYEES BELONGS(SHOES FROM FLOOR IN REAR LOCKER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WATER AND OILY RESIDUE IN THE COOK LINE NEAR THE FRYERS. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SODA SYRUP ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AND NEAR THE HALLWAY SERVING THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OLD BOOTHS ARE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA HALLWAY. REMOVE UNECESSARY FURNITURE FROM PREMISES.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE DUMPSTER AREA TO BE UNCLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LOOSE GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND NEAR THE LOADING SIDE OF THE TRASH COMPACTOR, OLD RESTAURANT BOOTH FURNITURE ON GROUND NEXT TO COMPACTOR, GREENISH LIQUID DRIPPING HEAVILY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE END OF THE COMPACTOR AND ACCUMULATING ON THE PAVEMENT, OILY RESIDUE ACCUMULATING AT THE BASE OF THE WASTE OIL RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS AND PREVENT ANY LEAKAGE FROM THE COMPACTOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WATER AND OILY RESIDUE IN THE COOK LINE NEAR THE FRYERS. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SODA SYRUP ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AND NEAR THE HALLWAY SERVING THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OLD BOOTHS ARE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA HALLWAY. REMOVE UNECESSARY FURNITURE FROM PREMISES.
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Feb 17, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR UNCLEAN WITH SLIMEY RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN LEAKING WATER ONTO FLOOR. MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PRESENT ON SITE. HAVE FOLDER AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION.
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Jun 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE SRORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
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90
Oct 8, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR BAR DISH MACHINE DISPENSING LARGE AMOUNT OF WASTE WATER FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO THE FLOOR AND WASTE WATER LEAKING OUT OF DOOR SEAL DURING WASH CYCLE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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95
Sep 17, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains 34 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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