New Line Tavern

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE AND SMALL PREP EQUIPMENT, PLATES AND DISHWARE STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE SHELVING UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED THAT EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: Observe chip paint and on rust wire shelving units in walk-in cooler area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to clean, resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.

Inspector notes: Observe food debris on wire shelving units, in walk-in cooler area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain at all times.

Inspector notes: Observed grease buildup on hood filters above flat grill areas. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Inspector notes: Noted dirt, debris and paint cans on floor in electrical closet in men's restroom. Instructed manager to detail clean, remove any unnecessary items, organize, elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor and maintained at all times.

Inspector notes: Observed duct used as a means for repair in the following area: Door of walk in cooler. Duct tap, card board and tin foil are not permitted for use in prep area. Must remove all. Observed raw wood on wall near dish washer. Instructed manager to seal or paint. All surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable and non porous. Observed peeling paint and rust on shelving unit in walk in cooler. Must resurface, seal and or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Inspector notes: Observed large gap in floor of walk in cooler. Must repair and maintain same.

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in rear of kitchen, near 3 compartment sink with no soap or paper towels. This hand sink also had a black linen covered sheet tray covering the wash bowl, making the sink not easily accessible. Instructed hand sink must be easily accessible with soap, paper towels, hot and cold water at all times, to ensure proper hand washing. Manager removed items from hand sink and provided soap and paper towels during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-030

Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager onsite, while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, chili, etc.) are being prepped/served. Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted. Instructed must post original city of Chicago certified food manager certificate in plan view at all times. Must have city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous are being prepped/served. Serious violation # 7-38-012

Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspected report # 1971158 on 11/09/16 Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #33 NOTED PINKISH SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE ICE MAKING DROP PLATE IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT. NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. #34 OBSERVED TRAYS OF FOOD AND BOXES OF PRODUCE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. #41 OBSERVED BROOMS BEING STORED ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON RESTAURANT SUPPLY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATELY FROM RESTAURANT SUPPLIES. Serious violation # 7-42-090

Inspector notes: Observed 2 bulk containers of tortilla chips on the cook line with no proper labels. Instructed manager that all bulk food items must be properly. Must maintain same.

Inspector notes: Observed duct used as a means for repair in the following area: pipes under the 1 com sink and walk cooler door. Observed cardboard and tin foil used as a liner on cooking equipment near the walk in cooler. Duct tap, card board and tin foil are not permitted for use in prep area. Must remove all. Observed raw wood on wall near dish washer. Instructed manager to seal or paint. All surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable and non porous. Observed peeling paint and rust on shelving unit in walk in cooler. Must resurface, seal and or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Inspector notes: Observed beer cooler gaskets with food/debris and slimy black substance. Must remove. Detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed lower interior of deep fryer with excessive debris. Instructed manager to remove. Clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed black slimy substance in the following area: on caulking at the dish machine area, caulking at 3 compartment sink and caulking at the mop sink. Instructed manager to remove. Detail clean and sanitize and reseal/surface. Must maintain same.

Inspector notes: Observed large gap in floor of walk in cooler. Must repair and maintain same.

Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE POTATO SLICER. NOTED PINKISH SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE ICE MAKING DROP PLATE IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT. NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRAYS OF FOOD AND BOXES OF PRODUCE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED TILES AND REPAIR ANY RELATED LEAKS.

Inspector notes: THE COLD WATER HANDLE MOUNT ON THE RIGHT MEN'S RESTROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MOUNT AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROOMS BEING STORED ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON RESTAURANT SUPPLY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATELY FROM RESTAURANT SUPPLIES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WHISK HANDLE AND THE SPATULA TO BE CRACKED AND FLAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SURFACES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER UNDER THE PRESPRAY SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO KEEP THE AREA DRY. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE MAIN GREASE TRAP, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, AND UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CARDBOARD IS BEING USED A FLOOR LINER IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR COVERING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED YELLOWISH DISCOLORATION AND MOLD ON THE WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS AS NEEDED.

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AS NEEDED AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET.

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 52.5F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SALMON AT 51.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE: COOKED SALMON AT 51.2F, TURKEY AT 47.3F, HAM AT 51.4F, OTHER ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES RANGING BETWEEN 45F TO 52F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $400.00 AND 15 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WERE CUSTOMERS WERE BEING SERVED FOODS. SINK WAS BEING USED AS A "SLOP" SINK FOR USED DRINKS AND GARNISHES. REAR COOKS LINE SINK FOUND COVERED WITH CLEAN POTS/PANS AND NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: HEAVY ACTIVITY IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ON STORED ONIONS AND POTATOES. AT MOP SINK, AT DISH MACHINE AREA. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ANY MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL SUCH AS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 6-13-13 NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-13-13 NOT CORRECTED. #33-MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.#34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING ALL WALK-IN COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.#35-MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPILL AND SPLATTERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Inspector notes: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN.

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE. METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT SERVER FOOD PICK-UP STATION. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MOP SINK AND AREA. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. TABLE TOP CAN OPENERS

Inspector notes: WALLS AT DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN. MOLDY WALL CAULKING. MUST REPLACE. CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN.

Inspector notes: DISH WASHER MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPILL AND SPLATTERS. ALSO REPLACE OR PAINT WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY WHERE THE TOILET ROOM ARE.

Inspector notes: FOUND PREP/SERVICE COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMP OF 48.9F, STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, PORK, TURKEY BURGERS, COLE SLAW AND SOUR CREAM WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.8F TO 53.9F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLER AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER WILL BE TAG UNTIL THE PROPER TEMPERATURES ARE REACHED AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE PREP/SERVICE COOLER NOT AT THE PROPER INTERAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS TURKEY BURGERS AT 53.9F, COLE SLAW AT 53.3F, BLACK BEAN BURGER AT 49.1, SMOKED PULLED PORK AT 49.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 51.3F, HAM AT 48.8F, CHICKEN AT 50.1F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL WEIGHT 70LBS AND COST $500.00. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPILL AND SPLATTERS. ALSO REPLACE OR PAINT WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY WHERE THE TOILET ROOM ARE.

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED EXTERIOR COOLER DOORBASE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR GASKET OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR DOORS.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOXES UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA AND 3COMP SINK.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE STAINLESS STEEL FOOD PASS ABOVE THE HAND SINK IS DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DIRTY SURFACES.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FOOTING OF THE HOT WATER TANK AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHWASHING AREA IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE DISH ROOOM SO YOU CAN SEE THE DISHES.

Inspector notes: CLEAN OUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR FLOOR DRAINS.

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED 10-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING OF DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM; 10-ON CELING BY THE BATHROOM HALLWAY. MUST ELIMINATE SOURCE, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, BAR SINKS, FLOOR OF BAR COOLERS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS/STAINS.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSIDE BEER COOLER MUST BE FREE OF DIRT/DEBRIS/CLUTTER.

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS, FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE- MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ANY FOODHANDLER WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD MUST HAVE A HAIR RESTRAINT.