Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare — Holiday Inn/Bar Louie

5615 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 31 inspections at Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare — Holiday Inn/Bar Louie stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 25 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare — Holiday Inn/Bar Louie is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MIANTAIN DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE: CHICKEN AT 48.1F, HAMBURGERS AT 47.6F, SALMON AT 47.6F, AND STEAKS AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN, SALMON, HAMBURGERS, AND STEAKS MAINTAININING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR MADE INACCESSIBLE BY WATER BEING DISCONNECTED AND COVERING IN PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN AN OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE AND ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LABELED "HOLIDAY INN." INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED OFF OF LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE KEGS AND OTHER DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jan 12, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THEREMOMETER ON SITE AND BROKEN WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER AND REPAIR WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SENSOR ON AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGH LEAK COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIM ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR KTICHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 14, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF,MILK,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT TWO DRIP COFFEE MACHINES AT KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL HOLES AT WALL BY DISHMACHINE.MUST SEAL.
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Jun 1, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD UNDER PREP COOLER AT END OF MAIN COOKING LINE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE REMOVED AND SURFACE MUST BE A SMMOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILLS AND OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNDER HIGH TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINE HAS 2 ROUND CIRCULAR OPENINGS IN FLOOR LEADING TO GREASE TRAP. OPENINGS MUST BE DEGREASEAD AND COVERED TO DETER INSECTS AND ODOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL COOLERS OUT AND CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON COOKING LINE. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS CLOGGED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEAR HIGH TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINE NEEDS DRAIN COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVING MISSING ON END OF COOKING LINE ALONG BASE OF WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OPENINGS IN WALLS CREATING INSECT HARBORAGE. INSTALL COVING AND CLOSE ALL HOLES TO DETER INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN, MOP SINK AREAS, UNDER BAR AREAS, AND DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
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Apr 18, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNDER HIGH TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINE HAS 2 ROUND CIRCULAR OPENINGS IN FLOOR LEADING TO GREASE TRAP. OPENINGS MUST BE DEGREASEAD AND COVERED TO DETER INSECTS AND ODOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL COOLERS OUT AND CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON COOKING LINE. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS CLOGGED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEAR HIGH TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINE NEEDS DRAIN COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVING MISSING ON END OF COOKING LINE ALONG BASE OF WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OPENINGS IN WALLS CREATING INSECT HARBORAGE. INSTALL COVING AND CLOSE ALL HOLES TO DETER INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD UNDER PREP COOLER AT END OF MAIN COOKING LINE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE REMOVED AND SURFACE MUST BE A SMMOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILLS AND OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Apr 16, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2454074 ISSUED ON 10-30-2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #47 - NOTED COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN. #47 - NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING LINE WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES BY THE DISHMACHINE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #57 - FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING PREP LINE WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Apr 13, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 190F). ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SALAD, SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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 TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2454074 ISSUED ON 10-30-2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #47 - NOTED COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN. #47 - NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING LINE WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES BY THE DISHMACHINE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #57 - FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (10-30-2020) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE (2) PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING LINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING PREP LINE WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA
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Oct 30, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 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 TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING LINE WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES BY THE DISHMACHINE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 25, 2019
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE BEHIND BAR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE, COFFEE AND TEA MACHINE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM IN REAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP/COOKING LINE AND BY 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 18, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE UNDERNEATH COUNTER OF FRONT PREP/COOKING (OMELETTE) AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: RAW SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 51.8F/50.5F, CUT BELL PEPPER AT 53.8F/45.9F, SLICED MUSHROOM AT 49.6F, CHOPPED ONIONS AT 53.6F/46.4F, SHREDDEDD CHEESE AT 58.5F/56.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.OF. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER (OMELETTE MAKER) NOT WASHING HANDS WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING OMELETTE. FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES TOUCHING TCS FOODS (CUT VEGETABLES), HANDLING RAW EGGS AND TOUCHING PANS UNDERNEATH COUNTER THEN CONTINUE COOKING OMELETTE AND SERVE AND START PREPARING AGAIN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, FOOD HANDLER MUST WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING (OMELETTE) AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (12-21-18) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS (SCRAMBLED EGGS, SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA (OMELETTE PREP AREA) WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL. (NOTED FOOD HANDLER/OMELETTE MAKER NOT WASHING HANDS DURING FOOD PREPARATION AND COOKING). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE BEHIND BAR.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT BOTTOM METAL SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH COFFEE/TEA MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH PAN AND PLATE STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE DRAIN STOP OPENER OR PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPER AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DIIST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE, COFFEE AND TEA MACHINE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOWL ODOR COMING OUT FROM GREASE TRAP IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA (BY 4 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR SEAL OPENING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, FLOOR INSIDE UTILITY ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM, MOPROOM AND FLOOR ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNER IN BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN REAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP/COOKING LINE AND BY 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM IN REAR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 24, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE PIPE COMING FROM THE 4 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BEHIND/UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES BY THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACK/GAPS ALONG THE FLOOR BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, THE UTILITY CLOSET, BY THE CAGED LIQUOR SHELVES, AND BEHIND THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE REAR PREP AREA'S EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine that produces ice used for human consumption. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the soda gun nozzles and drains to be dirty at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: around the dishmachine, in the walk in coolers along the wall bases, in the dry storage room, in the mop closet, and at the bar under equipment and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the wall base coving to be loose behind the ovens and hot holding box in the kitchen. Instructed facility to repair and maintain tight fitting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall behind the grill to have heavy grease and dirt buildup. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed foodhandlers working without hair restraints (dish area and bar prep). Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear proper hair restraints while working.
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Jul 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: On 7-28-17 observed a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior portions of the ice machine that produces ice for human consumption. Upon returning to finish inspection on 7-31-17 found ice machine had been cleaned and sanitized. Instructed to maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: On 7-28-17 observed the facility's high temperature dish machine without a working temperature gauge for the final rinse cycle. Additionally facility did not have any high temperature dish machine test strips on site. Ecolab arrived during inspection and provided high temperature dish machine test strips and a work order for replacement of out of order temperature gauge. Instructed facility to maintain working gauge and test strips. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the cabinets and shelving under the coffee machines to be in poor repair- surfaces worn from water damage. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the 2 door pantry cooler on the hot line to have torn refrigeration gaskets. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris accumulated in the bottom of the bar garnish cooler and under the buffet line. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the in floor grease trap near the 4 compartment sink in the prep area to have a worn and damaged lid- small hole near hinge. Instructed facility replace and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout rear prep area (under and around equipment and along walls) and at bar along the walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install an exposed handsink near the rear server/coffee station with hot and cold running water, soap, and paper towels and to maintain.
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Jun 30, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAM AT PREP/COOKING LINE.----------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE IN REAR AND DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR, STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINKS, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH BUFFET HOT AND COLD TABLE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FLOORS: UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SLIMY WATERY SUBSTANCE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, STORAGE, AND MOP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH SINKS AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT/AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA AND WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD HOLDING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.---INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Jun 3, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAM AT PREP/COOKING LINE.----------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE IN REAR AND DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR, STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINKS, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH BUFFET HOT AND COLD TABLE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FLOORS: UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SLIMY WATERY SUBSTANCE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, STORAGE, AND MOP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH SINKS AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT/AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA AND WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD HOLDING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 1, 2016
Complaint
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITIES (COOLERS) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED 4 UNIT DRAWER DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP LINE (FAR RIGHT) WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 65.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION FORM AT 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL FORM AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE ?HELD FOR INSPECTION? TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. 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 FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE 4 DRAWER DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP LINE. THE FOLLOWING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOODS STORED INSIDE 4 DRAWER DOOR COOLERS ARE: FISH AT 44.9F, PORK AT 50.4F. ROAST BEEF AT 52.8F, HAM AT 51.3F, CHICKEN AT 49.5F, CHEESE AT 52.8F. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP LINE ARE: GUACAMOLE AT 47.2F, SOUR CREAM AT 47.6, SPINACH DIP AT 52.8F, HUMMUS AT 54.1F, CHICKEN AT 52.2F, TURKEY AT 49.8F, TUNA AT 50.1F, CHEESE AT 49.9F/48.9F, EGGS AT 49.9F, RICE AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $409.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (IN REAR PREP AREA) FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 170F AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (BEHIND BAR) FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT IMPROPER (CHEMICAL-IODINE) CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 12.5 PPM ? 25 PPM IODINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - SERVICE TECHNICIAN ON SITE. (HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP FINAL SANITIZING TEMPERATURE NOW AT 180F AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR FINAL RINSE CONCENTRATION NOW AT 25 PPM IODINE CONCENTRATION). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT (2) EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PRODUCTION INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED VISIBLE PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.--------FOUND FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED UNCOVERED BUCKETS OF SOUPS AND GRAVY STORED IN STORAGE RACKS ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND GARBAGE ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, SOUPS, SALADS ETC)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODS SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO NEXT COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED FOUL/SEWER ODOR AT SAME LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND SINK INSIDE MEN/WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT BOTH HAND SINK. ALSO, NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK DUE TO MISSING HANDLE FOR HOT WATER. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (CENTER) BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING HANDLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-8-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAM AT PREP/COOKING LINE.----------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE IN REAR AND DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR, STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINKS, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH BUFFET HOT AND COLD TABLE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FLOORS: UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SLIMY WATERY SUBSTANCE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, STORAGE, AND MOP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH SINKS AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL BROKEN WALL BEHIND MOP SINK IN REAR--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK AND BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 2, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. PREP COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOLER AT 47.7 F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WAS STORED IN COOLER STATED ABOVE: 3 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 58.5 F, 2 LBS CHICKEN AT 46.0 F, 3 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 65.0 F, 2 LBS OF EGGS AT 65.3 F, 3 LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 54.4 F AND VARIOUS CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. VALUE $100, 15 LBS.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT SANITIZING UTENSILS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR BEING USED NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANIZING AT-0 PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED THAT DISH MACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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: OUTER OPENING NOT PROPTECTED OR RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRY DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT REAR DOOR BOTTOM ACROSS AND FRONT IN MIDDLE BOTTOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-CHICKEN AT 140.8 F IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SLICER, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, FRONT STORAGE CABINETS UNDER BUFFET, EXAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA AND WALK-IN UNITS NOT MAINTAINED OR CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, REPAIR AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILE AND REPAIR FLOR AROUND GREASE TRAP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UTILITY SINK IN REAR AND HANDSINK IN BAR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE FROM UTILITY SINK AND PROVIDED COLD WATER AT HANDSINK IN BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN FRONT BAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Nov 12, 2014
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Nov 5, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED/FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES/NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, EGGS, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Oct 29, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE RANGES BETWEEN 47.1 F AND 49.0 F- COOLER UNDER GRILL IN PREP AREA, DRESSING REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA (BY END OF COOKLINE) AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. FOUND HAM, CHICKEN, PORK, BURGERS, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR 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 THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEWTWEEN 47.1 F AND 55.0 F- BEEF BURGERS, RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, HAM, PORK, DRESSING, CREAM CHEESE, PASTA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 160 F, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 180 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH RINS AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT POT WASH 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES ALSO OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2 GAP AT DOOR STRIP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINIOS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, LOGBOOK MUST BE ON PREMISES ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF SIDE/EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING (COOLER UNDER GRILL). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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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 SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/COOLERS DOOR CORNERS AND HINDGES. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/LOW GROUT ALONG COOKLINE AND ALONG WALL BY FLAT BREAD COOKER. MUST REGROUT/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALLS FLOORBASE IN PREP AREA UNDER EXHAUST FAN SWITCHES ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS AND CLEAN WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 24, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: BURGER PATTIES REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, BELOW GRILL, ABIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.9 F, FOUND BEEF BURGERS/CHICKEN HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR 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 THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.0 F AND 46.9 F- BEEF BURGERS, TURKEY AND PULLED PORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID PONTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED (BEEF, CHICKEN, HAM, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BANQUET WALK IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR, BY FREEZER DOOR AND ON FREEZER CONDENSER ALSO OBSERVED SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING BY FRYERS. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN/KEEP INTERIOR OF SAID FLOOR DRAIN DRY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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May 20, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP ON BOXES WITH FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE DESERT WALK IN COOLER. (FOODS INSIDE BOXES WERE PROTECTED). INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER ON REGULAR BASES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN THE SERVICE COOLER AND THE STEAM TABLE LINE OF THE PREP AREA. MANAGER STATES THEY USE THE WATER TO FILL UP THE STEAM TABLE. (NOTED SPOONS INSIDE SINK).ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF HAND WASH SINK AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS
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May 13, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA HANDLING ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (SALAD,CHICKEN MEAT ETC), THEN WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER TO GET RAW FOOD ITEMS (CUT VEGETABLES ETC) AND CONTINUED PREPPING WITHOUT EITHER CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE BAR WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT USING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS ON REGULAR BASIS AND AT DESIGNATED HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-010(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT DISH WASHER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE BAR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE. (TEMPERATURE AT THE PREP AREA MACHINE WAS 175.7F WHILE TEST STRIP AT THE BAR (CHEMICAL SANITIZER)WAS READING OPPM. MAINTENANCE ARRIVED AT ABOUT 1:25 PM AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE AT THE FOOD PREP. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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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: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECTS THEN CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING FROM THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP ON BOXES WITH FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE DESERT WALK IN COOLER. (FOODS INSIDE BOXES WERE PROTECTED). INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER ON REGULAR BASES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AND AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN THE SERVICE COOLER AND THE STEAM TABLE LINE OF THE PREP AREA. MANAGER STATES THEY USE THE WATER TO FILL UP THE STEAM TABLE. (NOTED SPOONS INSIDE SINK).ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF HAND WASH SINK AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP COUNTER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 14, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label exterior of all containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all cleaned utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk-in freezer(first)has massive build-up of ice. Instructed to defrost unit. Ice bins in bar area not protected during storage. Instructed that ice must be covered in ice bin at all times during storage. Cold holding unit on cooking line not working. Instructed to repair unit.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, exterior between cooking equipment, storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind cooking equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers through out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall tile and coving tile through out prep and storage areas not maintained. Instructed to replace all missing wall and coving tile.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Llight bulbs under exhaust hood not working. Instructed to replace all non-working bulbs.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Backflow preventer and water line under dish machine chemical container storage leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent water leaking from both areas. Utility sink inside closet not maintained. Instructed to repair drainline and cover open drain
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Dec 28, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. NEED TO PUT LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER OF THE FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR ONE OF THE 2 COMPT SINK(MISSNG ONE DRAIN). MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT HANDLE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE LIDS OF THE BULK CONTAINERS, THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER FOR THE BREAD, FOR THE CAKE, THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA, EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, THE DEEP FRYER, THE GRILL (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED), AND THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BACK PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING IN DETAIL: FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE TABLE,UNDER THE DEEP FRYER,UNDER THE PALLETS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE REAR AREA,UNDER AND SIDE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE MIDDLE, UNDER THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, INSIDE THE BAR STORAGE ROOM ,AND THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER IN THE SERVING/WAIT STATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD IN FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE BAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE BREAD COOLER AND THE 2 DOOR COOLER INSIDE THE BAR STORAGE ROOM. PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE SODA CRATE INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM OF THE BAR. ALSO THE JOINT OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FRONT HOOD AND REAR PREP AREA HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSON ALLOWED IN THE PREP AREA KITCHEN. (OBSERVED SALES LADY PASSING BY AND TOOK A CUP OF COFFEE IN THE PREP AREA, (WHILE I'M DOING THE INSPECTION).
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When was Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare — Holiday Inn/Bar Louie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare — Holiday Inn/Bar Louie on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Chicago O'hare — Holiday Inn/Bar Louie?

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