Hotel Lincoln — J. Parker/Hotel Lincoln/Elaine's

1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Hotel Lincoln — J. Parker/Hotel Lincoln/Elaine's 20 times, with records going back to 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 11 violations.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 14 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Hotel Lincoln — J. Parker/Hotel Lincoln/Elaine's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3)-- PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM 1-21-26 REPORT #2630030 NOT CORRECTED.#38- STILL OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 10 FLIES IN ELAINE'S COFFEE AREA, 20-30 FLIES IN THE J PARKER DISH AREA AND 15-20 IN BOTH J PARKER BARS. PEST CONTROL CO. DID NOT SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE AREAS FOR FLIES. MANAGER HAS CLEANING STAFF ON SITE VACUUMING THE FLIES AND CLEANING THE SOILED DRAINS AND AREAS OF MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL IN THE VARIOUS AREAS TO MINIMIZE THE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 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 INSPECTION OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11--- MISSING SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE J PARKER COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: : 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL TO GO CUPS IN THE STAIRWELL STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP FROM ELAINE'S AND IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL: AT ELAINE'S COFFEE UNDER SINKS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE AREA. AT THE DISH AND MOP SINK AREA UPSTAIRS AT J PARKER AND THROUGHOUT THE BOTH J PARKER BARS. FLOOR DRAINS AT ALL AREAS. UNDER J PARKERS COOKS LINE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED LARGE OPEN GAPS, MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER COVERED OUTDOOR BAR AND THE COVERED OUTDOOR DINING ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FOOD AND LIQUID DEBRIS AND TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-501.114--- DIRTY UNUSED OVEN IN THE REAR BASEMENT PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. : 6-201.13--- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALL ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11--- MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 21, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 1-14-26 REPORT #2629723 NOT CORRECTED.#38- STILL OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 9-14 FLIES IN ELAINE'S COFFEE AREA, 15-20 FLIES IN THE J PARKER DISH AREA AND 15-20 IN BOTH J PARKER BARS. PEST CONTROL CO. DID NOT SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE AREAS FOR FLIES AND INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11--- MISSING SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE J PARKER COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL TO GO CUPS IN THE STAIRWELL STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP FROM ELAINE'S AND IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL: AT ELAINE'S COFFEE UNDER SINKS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE AREA. AT THE DISH AND MOP SINK AREA UPSTAIRS AT J PARKER AND THROUGHOUT THE BOTH J PARKER BARS. FLOOR DRAINS AT ALL AREAS. UNDER J PARKERS COOKS LINE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED LARGE OPEN GAPS, MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER COVERED OUTDOOR BAR AND THE COVERED OUTDOOR DINING ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FOOD AND LIQUID DEBRIS AND TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-501.114--- DIRTY UNUSED OVEN IN THE REAR BASEMENT PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. : 6-201.13--- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALL ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-202.11--- MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 14, 2026
Complaint
4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WHEN FOODS IE: GRANOLA WAS BEING PREPARED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REFILL SOAP DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS DICED TOMATOES AND DAIRY BASED HERB DRESSING IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS FOR J PARKER WITH EXPIRATION DATES THAT EXCEEDED THE USE BY DATE. EXPIRATION DATES NOTED OF 1/8 AND 1/11. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE J PARKER DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY OVER 75 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS. AT ELAINE'S COFFEE UNDER SINKS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE AREA. AT THE DISH AND MOP SINK AREA UPSTAIRS AT J PARKER AND THROUGHOUT THE BOTH J PARKER BARS. RECOMMEND TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE J PARKER COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLER AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SOILED PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO CUPS IN THE STAIRWELL STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP FROM ELAINE'S AND IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY DISHES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT THE J PARKER DISH AREA FROM THE PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DIRTY DISHWARE THE DAY OF SERVICE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST THROUGHOUT THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER AT J PARKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK NOTED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE J PARKER COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY UNUSED OVEN IN THE REAR BASEMENT PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALL ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL: AT ELAINE'S COFFEE UNDER SINKS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE AREA. AT THE DISH AND MOP SINK AREA UPSTAIRS AT J PARKER AND THROUGHOUT THE BOTH J PARKER BARS. FLOOR DRAINS AT ALL AREAS. UNDER J PARKERS COOKS LINE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED LARGE OPEN GAPS, MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER COVERED OUTDOOR BAR AND THE COVERED OUTDOOR DINING ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FOOD AND LIQUID DEBRIS AND TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BURGERS,CEVICHE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT JPARKER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER LOCATED AT JPARKER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 1/15/2025, REPORT #2610580. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED AT JPARKER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINTATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT JPARKER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER LOCATED AT JPARKER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TURNED HOT WATER HANDLE AND NO WATER AVAILABLE. COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE STATED A MAINTENANCE TICKET HAD BEEN OPENED FOR THE HOT WATER, AND THE MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS UNAWARE OF ANY ISSUES WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER. MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE INSPECTED AND TURNED SHUT OFF VALVE BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE "ON" POSITION AND RESTORED WATER TO ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, 111.2F. HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND HAND SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE HOT WATER AVAILABITILY AT MINIMUM OF 110F IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES TO MAINTAIN WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH A VALID/PHYSICAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO MANAGER PRESENT FOR COFFEE SHOP AREA LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR LOBBY WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11AM DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 15 SMALL DEAD FLIES PRESENT ON THE SHELF IN THE WHITE STANDING GALAXY COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND BELOW SHELVES IN THE EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT/LOWER LEVEL AREA IN BACK HALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES TO ALLOW FOR APPROPRIATE CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SHELVES AND BOTTOM SHELF OF WHITE STANDING COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP ARE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF RIGHT SIDE OVEN IN THE JPARKER KITCHEN LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR IN THE ROOFTOP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN WITH LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS (ONE UNISEX AND ONE WOMEN'S) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN THE HALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH IN EACH BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE ICE MACHINE IN THE ROOFTOP/JPARKER BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
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Aug 5, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHROOM. MUST PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR ROOFTOP. MUST REPAIT OR REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE ROOFTOP BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM.
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Jul 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LAW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR ROOF TOP WHILE MAHINE WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN DISH AREA UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG IS REMOVED. OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE INSIDE BAR ROOFTOP AND BASEMENT DISHROOM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES WERE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT USE MACHINES UNTIL INSPECTED BY CDPH INSPECTOR.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS COOKED BEANS, STEAK MARINATED, AVOCADO AIOLI, CHIPOTLE AIOLI, COOKED QUINOA AND SAFFRON. ALL ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE THE ROOFTOP WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 24.5 LBS VALUE OF $295 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 90 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT BAR AREA ON BOTTLES OF LIQUOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND SINKS ALSO OBSERVED FLIES ON REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING ON THE 13TH FLOOR INDOOR ROOFTOP AND BASEMENT DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFETED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2578691 ON 07/17/23. VIOLATION#40. NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. #45. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BAR AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #47. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. #49. EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ROOF TOP PREP AND BASEMENT PREP. INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLUMBING SUPPORT FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. ALL SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT ALL CABINET STORAGE AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55. ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, BARS, ELAINE'S COFFEE PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL STORED CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AT THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM. EXCESSIVE POOLING WASTEWATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. #56. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE OVEN AND ELECTRIC STOVE TOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON THE ROOFTOP AND THE INSIDE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES IN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATIONN ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT AND ROOF TOP AND BAR AREAS IN THE ROOF TOP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF COLLERS, PREP TABLES AND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED IN THE ROOFTOP. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHROOM. MUST PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR ROOFTOP. MUST REPAIT OR REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BLACKENED WALLS ON BASEMENT DISHSROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALL IN THE SAME AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE ROOFTOP BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM
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41
Jul 17, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: : NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11--- NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)---- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BAR AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-601.11(B)--- EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ROOF TOP PREP AND BASEMENT PREP.----INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLUMBING SUPPORT FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----ALL SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT ALL CABINET STORAGE AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, BARS, ELAINE'S COFFEE PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL STORED CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AT THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.----EXCESSIVE POOLING WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11---- MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE OVEN AND ELECTRIC STOVE TOP.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN AN UNCOVERED, UNPROTECTED OUTDOOR HALLWAY IN THE REAR OF THE OUT DOOR BAR. MUST REMOVE ICE MACHINE FROM THE UNPROTECTED OUTDOOR AREA.
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Jul 5, 2023
Reinspection
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: ONE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL 30 EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS IE: APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED STEW, WITH NO DATES, PREPARATION OR EXPIRATION AND STEW WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE. REVIEWED AGAIN, ALL PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-23-23 REPORT #2577885. NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP ROOM LOCATED AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ROOM AND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BOTH AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11--- NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)---- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BAR AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-601.11(B)--- EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ROOF TOP PREP AND BASEMENT PREP.----INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLUMBING SUPPORT FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----ALL SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT ALL CABINET STORAGE AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, BARS, ELAINE'S COFFEE PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL STORED CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AT THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.----EXCESSIVE POOLING WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11---- MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE OVEN AND ELECTRIC STOVE TOP.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 23, 2023
Complaint
4 critical violations. 14 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF OVERFLOWING RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN CHICKEN BEING STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN CASE OF FRESH BROCCOLI INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL BROCCOLI DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER ROOF TOP PREP KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING FRESH READY TO EAT LEMONS WITH BARE HANDS AT THE OUTDOOR ROOFTOP BAR COUNTER. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS CUT LEMONS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH R.O.P. FOOD (UNKNOWN MEAT)INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATE ON PACKAGE. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS FOOD DENATURED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2544417 ON 11-18-21. #55- OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND INDOOR BAR. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.#37-ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH THE FOLLOWING: NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY IT WAS MADE AND INGREDIENT LIST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT BOTH BARS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. METAL STRAINERS NOTED FITTING TIGHTLY INSIDE ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STARINERS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS AND REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT ANY HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP ROOM LOCATED AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ROOM AND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BOTH AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP LOCATED IN THE DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE ROOFTOP FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. DAIRY-BASED RUSSIAN DRESSING WITH A DATE OF 6/11, BUFFALO SAUCE DATED 6/22, ASSORTED PRE-MADE PRE-PACKAGED DELI MEAT SANDWICHES WITH NO DATES, AND AN UNKNOWN DAIRY-BASED SAUCE MISLABELED AS "SIMPLE SYRUP" ALL NOTED IN THE ROOFTOP WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BURGERS NOTED ON THE MENU NOT DISCLOSED AS BEING COOKED TO ORDER ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY OF THE MENU. MUST DISCLOSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-MADE, PRE-PACKAGED ASSORTED DELI MEAT AND CHEESE SANDWICHES ON DISPLAY IN A "GRAB AND GO" DISPLAY COOLER AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH NO ALLERGEN LABELING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELING FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS CONTAINING FOODS ON THE ALLERGEN LIST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT/ (POTS, PANS,ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERSIZED POTS/PANS OR PROVIDE A SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE AND ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO REQUIRED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN FOR THE PROCESS OF PACKAGING MEATS OBSERVED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL AN APPROVED VARIANCE HAS BEEN GRANTED BY C.D.P.H. SEE THE ABOVE CITATION IN VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING COOKS LINE SPICES AND SAUCES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BAR AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ROOF TOP PREP AND BASEMENT PREP.----INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLUMBING SUPPORT FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----ALL SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT ALL CABINET STORAGE AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED THE ROOFTOP PREP AREA ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BEING USED AS A MOP SINK WITH CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM HOSES HANGING IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE SAID FOOD PREP SINK WITH SPRAY ARM AND FOOD SLICER STORED ON THE ATTACH PREP TABLE MUST BE USED FOR FOOD PREP ONLY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OVERFLOWING WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP AND BARS FROM THE PREVIOUS NIGHTS SERVICE. MUST REMOVE WASTE DAILY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, BARS, ELAINE'S COFFEE PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL STORED CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AT THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.----EXCESSIVE POOLING WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS' BEING STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BARS. MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM STORAGE FOR STORAGE OF ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE OVEN AND ELECTRIC STOVE TOP.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 18, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND INDOOR BAR. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Oct 5, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AT INSIDE BAR AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
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Sep 28, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER ONTO FLOOR AT OUTSIDE BAR AREA WHEN HANDWASHING SINK,LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE ETC,ARE IN USE. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGER, CASEAR DRESSING ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA,REPAIR/REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AT INSIDE BAR AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
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70
Jan 22, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO COMMERCIAL/VALIDATING INVOICES. NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOOD/S ON SITE: -.50LBS PULLED PORK, AT VALUE OF $5.00 -1.50LBS OF PORK BELLY, AT VALUE OF $15.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS AT A 2LBS AT A VALUE OF $20.00 NO VACUUM SEALING MACHINE FOUND ON SITE. INFORMED SITE THAT FOODS MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE WITH INVOICES AND LABELS. ALSO INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Pasteurized eggs used where required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EGGS USED AS GARNISH, ON BAR MENU, USED FOR PREP OF CLASSIC COCKTAIL MADE WITH EGG WHITES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGG PRODUCTS MUST BE USED FOR RECIPES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A PASTEURIZATION OR HEAT STEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/FOOD ITEMS THAT DO NOT HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SALSA, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN TOP LOADING COOLERS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, ADJACENT TO ICE BIN/ BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT SHELVING UNITS AT BAR AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON AT BAR AREA MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AT JP ROOF TOP ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 22, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST 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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING INSIDE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE NEW ROOFTOP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 15, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS CEILING AND PIPE IN 13 FLOOR ROOFTOP FRONT BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST 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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING INSIDE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE NEW ROOFTOP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS IN HALLS AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA PITHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND SEAL HALL WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHELDS AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EXPOSED HAND AT DISHWASHING SECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDINK NEXT TO OR NEAR 3-COMP SINK.
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Apr 19, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREPTABLE IN BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA,RUSTY VENTILATION VENTS IN CEILING IN SAME AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BASEMENT PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND UNDER COUNTER STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN WALL BASE BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA,MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS & CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK IN BASEMENT AND LEAKY DRAINLINE IN PROTEIN WALK IN COOLER.
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Apr 12, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES .MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.((NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hotel Lincoln — J. Parker/Hotel Lincoln/Elaine's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hotel Lincoln — J. Parker/Hotel Lincoln/Elaine's on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hotel Lincoln — J. Parker/Hotel Lincoln/Elaine's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Hotel Lincoln — J. Parker/Hotel Lincoln/Elaine's.

Has Hotel Lincoln — J. Parker/Hotel Lincoln/Elaine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hotel Lincoln — J. Parker/Hotel Lincoln/Elaine's have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hotel Lincoln — J. Parker/Hotel Lincoln/Elaine's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hotel Lincoln — J. Parker/Hotel Lincoln/Elaine's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hotel Lincoln — J. Parker/Hotel Lincoln/Elaine's is inspected around two times per year on average.