Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd

1059-1065 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 24 inspections at Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd stretching back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 15 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE BUSINESS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE.
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86
Apr 19, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11----FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALL AT THE COOKS LINE GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HOT WATER TANK WITH COTTON LIKE INSULATION. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Apr 11, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE POTS/PANS BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H NOTIFIED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-10-23 REPORT #2579931 NOT CORRECTED. #38- NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.#55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE KITCHEN TALL COOLER AND DEEP FRYER, 10-15 BEHIND THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZER, 10- 15 UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. NOTED 5-10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAGE IN MAIN 1ST FLOOR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS, MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, INTERIOR ICE SHOOT AND INTERIOR BIN WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED A SMALL PAN INSIDE THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER BEING USED AS A SCOOP. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR ALL BULK FOODS TO BE STORED INVERTED THE THE FOOD ITEMS.----ICE SCOOP NOTED STORED ON TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN APRONS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISH/PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK UNABLE TO COMPLETE TURN WATER OFF WITH A STEADY SLOW TRICKLE/LEAK OF WATER. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT,GREASE AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, DISH AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WALL AT THE COOKS LINE GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HOT WATER TANK WITH COTTON LIKE INSULATION. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE 2ND FLR. BAR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 10, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INNER LINNING OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND 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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78
Jul 21, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS OF THE FOOD ITEM'S COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTENT WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN KITCHENWARE(RUBBER FLAT EDGE SPATULAS) IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 15, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS FRIED CHICKEN (52.0 F),SLICED TOMATOES (53.7 F),CHEESE MIXTURE (46.2 F),SLICED CHEESE (CHEDDAR, MOZZARELLA, PEPPER JACK, SWISS, PARMESEAN, BLUE CHEESE,PROVOLONE 48.2-63.0F),BRATS(60.7 F),HOT DOGS (53.2 F), ITALIAN BEEF MEAT(50.3 F),BRISKET(50.0 F),S SHREDDED LETTUCE(43.0 F) (. THE MANAGER DISCARDED THE PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.28.5LBS $180 WORTH OF FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED. (PRIORITY 7-38-005), CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK STANDING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IS NO LONGER IN USE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF (47.3 F AND 50.0 F)DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE SAID COOLER UNTIL IT'S REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. COOLER SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, COOLERS NOW AT 41F
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 68F - 74F LOCATED IN WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. (BOTH UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT ICE MACHINE) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS OF THE FOOD ITEM'S COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTENT WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN KITCHENWARE(RUBBER FLAT EDGE SPATULAS) IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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May 25, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SOME HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING STOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND 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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78
Nov 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE THE NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROUGH EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. WALL ROUGH TO THE TOUCH AND WITH CHIPPING CEMENT. MUST SEAL TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EMPTY, UNUSED BOX FREEZERS FROM BASEMENT AREA WITH THE SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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74
Oct 18, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: : PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-24-19 #2290423 NOT CORRECTED. #38- EXIT DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE REAR OUTDOOR COURT AREA FOUND WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ALONG BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.#40- MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER/COOKS WITH FACIAL BEARDS.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING THE BOILER ROOM, LIQUOR ROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.#55- OBSERVED ROUGH EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST SEAL TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BOX FREEZER WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE.---- EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE SLIME AND SEAL BRICK WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.#56-: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE BULBS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE THE NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.----PEELING PLASTIC WALL AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.-----FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE "M2 BAR" SEATING AREA AND HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE SAME BAR. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES AND REPAIR/SEAL HOLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Oct 10, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMAN'S BASEMENT WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 68F IN BOTH WASHROOMS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED HOT WATER TANK FOR THOSE WASHROOMS DURING THE INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS RESTORED AFTER REPAIR TO ABOVE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. 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 THE INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION START. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DISH AREA, AT THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK. ALSO NOTED SMALL FLIES AT THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE BARS, 2ND FLOOR BAR AND VARIOUS BASEMENT AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY IN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-24-19 #2290423 NOT CORRECTED. #38- EXIT DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE REAR OUTDOOR COURT AREA FOUND WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ALONG BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.#40- MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER/COOKS WITH FACIAL BEARDS.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING THE BOILER ROOM, LIQUOR ROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.#55- OBSERVED ROUGH EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST SEAL TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BOX FREEZER WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE.---- EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE SLIME AND SEAL BRICK WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.#56-: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE BULBS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE THE NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.----PEELING PLASTIC WALL AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.-----FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE "M2 BAR" SEATING AREA AND HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE SAME BAR. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES AND REPAIR/SEAL HOLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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May 24, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: : NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXIT DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE REAR OUTDOOR COURT AREA FOUND WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ALONG BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: : MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER/COOKS WITH FACIAL BEARDS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING THE BOILER ROOM, LIQUOR ROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC PROTECTING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND PEELING. MUST REMOVE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROUGH EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST SEAL TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BOX FREEZER WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE.---- EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE SLIME AND SEAL BRICK WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE BULBS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.
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May 17, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER DISPENSING SYSTEM AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING BUCKETS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXIT DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE REAR OUTDOOR COURT AREA FOUND WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ALONG BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER/COOKS WITH FACIAL BEARDS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARTENDER USING A COCKTAIL SHAKER AS AN ICE SCOOP. MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING THE BOILER ROOM, LIQUOR ROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC PROTECTING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND PEELING. MUST REMOVE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE SLIME AND SEAL BRICK WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE ADDISON BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROUGH EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST SEAL TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BOX FREEZER WITH SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE M-2 BAR WOMAN'S WASHROOM AND PREP/STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING VENTILATION IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMAN'S BASEMENT WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE BULBS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 12, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AT COOKING LINE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT AIR TEMP OF 56.7F. PRESENTLY NO FOOD STORED INSIDE THE SAID COOLER. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.AIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER BY THE OVENS AT WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN. FIVE POUDS OF COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47.4F AND THREE POUNDS OF COOKED SLICED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 48F. MENTIONED FOOD WAS COOKED ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY(6-9-18 OR 6-10-18) PER COOK STATEMENT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED .POUNDS 8,VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (BASEMENT)REPAIR/REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HAND WASHING AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FIRST FLOOR MAIN BAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE . RELOCATE SODA POP GUN HOLDER BY THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND BAR AT MAIN BAR. RUSTY AND UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER BY THE DEEP FRYERS(SOUTH AREA) MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LIGHT MINERAL ON PANEL SURFACE OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE/ICE BIN IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS IN THE KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .ICE BIN IN BAR AREA MUST BE CLEAN(MINERAL BUILD UP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEANING IS NEEDED ON FLOORS AT ALL BAR AREAS,SPILLAGE,CUPS PAPER ETC.MUST CLEAN UNDER POP/BEER HOSES AND CORNERS. FLOOR DRAINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEAD INSECT AND UNKNOWN PARTICLES ON LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT OTHER END OF LARGE KITCHEN BY PREP /COOKING AREA. SINK IN QUESTION MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED.
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67
Apr 6, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 4 ICE MACHINES, SODA BAG IN A BOX MACHINES(BASEMENT) AND COFFEE MACHINE. (ICE MACHINES/COFFEE MACHINE AT 2ND FLOOR AND MAIN KITCHEN). MUST PROVIDE.
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95
May 10, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SATURATED CARDBOARD AT BASE OF BEER COOLERS AT MAIN BAR. REMOVE ALL OLD CARDBOARD AND KEEP AREA CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED BASE OF PREP TABLES IN KITHCEN WITH RUST. REMOVE ALL RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES OF THE BASE OF PREP TABLES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED BEER COOLER DOOR ON COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE WHEN YOU ENTER MAIN BAR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE IN KITHCEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS VERY UNCLEAN IN KITHCEN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND FRYERS IN KITCHEN VERY UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. FRYERS MUST BE PULLED OUT AND ALL GREASE MUST BE REMOVED FROM WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMNET.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED ON WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT IN KITHCEN MUST BE REMOVED INCLUDING SMOKER AND STANDING HOT HOLDING RACK. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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74
May 6, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES : 5 GALLONS OF CHILI VALUED AT $80 AT 54.6F, 10 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $40 AT 49.6F, 5 GALLONS OF REFRIED BEANS VALUED AT $20 AT 58F, 6 GALLONS OF CHEESE SAUCE AT 52.8F VALUED AT $31, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.5F VALUED AT $60. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 2 BARS LOCATED ON MAIN FLOOR AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TO ALL SINKS AT MAIN FLOOR BARS AT ALL TIMES. SERVICE AT THESE TWO BARS WAS RESTRICTED DURING INSPECTION TO ONLY CANS AND BOTTLES. NO MIXED RINKS OR DRAFT BEER COULD BE SERVED UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
9
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SATURATED CARDBOARD AT BASE OF BEER COOLERS AT MAIN BAR. REMOVE ALL OLD CARDBOARD AND KEEP AREA CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED BASE OF PREP TABLES IN KITHCEN WITH RUST. REMOVE ALL RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES OF THE BASE OF PREP TABLES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED BEER COOLER DOOR ON COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE WHEN YOU ENTER MAIN BAR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE IN KITHCEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS VERY UNCLEAN IN KITHCEN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND FRYERS IN KITCHEN VERY UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. FRYERS MUST BE PULLED OUT AND ALL GREASE MUST BE REMOVED FROM WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMNET.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED ON WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT IN KITHCEN MUST BE REMOVED INCLUDING SMOKER AND STANDING HOT HOLDING RACK. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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67
Apr 2, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHMACHINE UPPER DRAINBOARD SHELF RUSTED ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM PIPE ON WALL ALONG DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE SAID DRAINBOARD AND PAINT PIPE AT DISHWASH MACHINE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/AT CORNERS OF COOLERS DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS ALSO OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER PALLETS IN BASEMENT BEER WALK IN COOLER AND LITTER ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL PANELS ALONG DISHMACHINE AND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LINE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE FOOD STAINED WALL PANELS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ALL ICE MACHINES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MAINTAINENCE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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70
Dec 2, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVES INSIDE BEER COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR A-2 BAR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN BY REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DEMAGE CEILING TILE IN AREA WHERE THE THE TWO ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON A-1 ADDISON MAIN BAR DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Feb 13, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN KNIFE HOLDER AND THE SLOT NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE WHERE KNIVES ARE STORED ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDERS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS THROUGHOUT HAVE BUILDUP INSIDE, CLEAN THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE A-1, ADDISON AND MAIN BARS HAVE DIRTY, WET WOOD BOTTOMS AND DIRTY GAPS IN THE BAR TOPS, CLEAN AND DRY OUT OR REMOVE ROTTING WOOD IN THE BAR AREAS TO EASE CLEANING AND SANITATION AND SEAL UP UNSANITARY GAPS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN FLOORS HAVE AREAS OF GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND TABLES, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE M-2 WOMENS RESTROOM HAS A WATER DAMAGED CEILING, REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. THE WALLS BEHIND THE MAIN AND ADDISON BARS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND TETHER UP SOME OF THE SODA LINES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE DISH ROOM IS DARK, INADEQUATELY LIT WITH UNSHIELDED BULBS, INSTALL ENOUGH SHIELDED LIGHTING SO EMPLOYEES CAN SEE WHAT THEY ARE CLEANING.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CLEAN COLD WATER LINE BENEATH THE DISH SCRAPING SINK HAS A POTABLE WATER LEAK, REPAIR LEAKING PLUMBING. ONE OUT OF TEN TOILETS IN THE MAIN WOMENS WASHROOMS IS INOPERATIVE, REPAIR THE TOILET.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN ICE SCOOP HOLDERS ARE DIRTY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE HOLDERS REGULARLY.
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70
Apr 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO CHLORINE SANITIZER REGISTERING 0PPM. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. ABOVE WILL NOT BE USING DISHMACHINE UNTIL IS REPAIR. PREMISES HAS OTHER ALTERNATIVE SOURCE FOR SANITIZING. PREMISES HAS 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WAS SET UP PROPERLY TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES/MULTIUSE ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. FAX A LETTER TO 312-746 4240 OR E-MAIL TO CDPHO RG.FOR A REINSPECTION REQUEST TO UNTAGED DISHMACHINE WHEN UNIT IS BEING REPAIR.
8
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. NOTED YELLOWISH, GREYISH,SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INNER LINING OF LOWER AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN SECOND FLOOR M-2 PREP AREA DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ALSO NOTED ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BLACKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINNING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USE TO PREPARE DRINKS. INSRTUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALL MAINTANENCE AND ICE MACHINES WERE CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.
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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 RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ON SOUTH EAST CORNER OF BUILDING AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NORTH WEST CORNER WHERE RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ABATE PEST CONTROL PROBLEM.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP DISPLAY COOLERS IN KITCHEN LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR AND INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT/PRODUCE COOLER IN BASEMENT MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE, INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT/PRODUCE COOLER, FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND BETWEEN BEER DISPLAY COOLERS IN BAR AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND INTO WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DEEPFRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORSAGE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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67
Apr 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN BETWEEN PREP TABLES ON COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES. DIRTY UTENSIL STORED HANGING WITH CLEAN UTENSILS. CLEAN STORED LARGE METAL BOWLS MUST BE INVERTED.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR LID OF BOX FREEZER IN KITCHEN BROKEN/CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UNUSED "PEPSI" COOLER IN PREP ROOM M2 MUST STORE CLEAN. INTERIOR DISH MACHINE WHERE CHEMICALS ARE DISPENSED WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME FRUIT DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND SMALL MAIN FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL GUN HOLDERS BEHIND ALL BARS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.
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74
May 4, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 30, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd.

Has Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

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Based on the inspection history on file, Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd is inspected around two times per year on average.