Prost

2566-2568 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 23 inspections at Prost, the earliest from 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two 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 22 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Prost on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-8-2024, REPORT #2607214. #56--NOTED NO LIGHTING IN MOPSINK/ LINEN CLOSET IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS OF FACILITY. #58--NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. PERSONS HOLDING CFM SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM AN ACCREDITED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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82
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CHEESE CURDS 48.2 F, LETTUCE 45.6 F, EGGS 45.1, BACON 45.5 F,SWISS CHEESE 46 F, SHREDDED CABBAGE 46.7 F, HEAVY CREAM 45.8 F APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS VALUED $2000 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.5 F. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LIGHTING IN MOPSINK/ LINEN CLOSET IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS OF FACILITY
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. PERSONS HOLDING COC SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM AN ACCREDITED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Aug 25, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11 ---EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM ALONG THE FLOOR/WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL BEHIND THE GRILL WITH FOOD/GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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Aug 21, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 8-14-23 REPORT #2580073 NOT CORRECTED.#38- STILL NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL FLIES UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. #60- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 3-29-21 #2497518 NOT CORRECTED..#49- 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED TRAY UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55----OBSERVED WALL TO THE RIGHT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
59
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-- LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11 ---EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM ALONG THE FLOOR/WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, -WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---BACKSPLASH WALL BEHIND THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES OF TILES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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78
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING OF TCS FOODS. NOTED THE COOK REHEATING PREPARED CHEESE SAUCE, COOKED POTATOES IN THE HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE. CHEESE SAUCE AT 49.3F, POTATOES AT 98.6F. REVIEWED PROPER REHEATING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS ON THE STOVE TOP TO 165F. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT ALL UPPER PORTIONS WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ALL ICE FOR CONSUMPTION SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME FROM ALL AREAS, SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS AND EGGS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND THE REAR CLOSET MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMEND HAVING A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-29-21 REPORT #2497518 NOT CORRECTED. #39- 3-305.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, SODA SYRUPS, TO GO CONTAINERS ETC. ALL STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. ALL ITEMS MUST BE RELOCATED FROM UNDER SEWER LINES, OR SEWER LINES NEED TO BE PROPERLY SHIELDED.#49- 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED TRAY UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55- 6-201.11 OBSERVED TILE FLOOR BEHIND BAR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR. OBSERVED WALL TO THE RIGHT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR OF LIQUOR ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS ETC. MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, BEHIND THE BAR, IN STORAGE ROOMS/CLOSETS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----DIRTY/STAINED HAND WASH SINKS AT THE BAR AND THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
49
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN/DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.
52
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET STALLS MUST HAVE A LID.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACE.----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM ALONG THE FLOOR/WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE: THROUGHOUT THE BAR, THROUGHOUT THE MOP ROOM, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---BACKSPLASH WALL BEHIND THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES OF TILES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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Mar 29, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, SODA SYRUPS, AND ICE MACHINE ALL STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. ALL ITEMS MUST BE RELOCATED FROM UNDER SEWER LINES, OR SEWER LINES NEED TO BE PROPERLY SHIELDED.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED TRAY UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKING UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED TILE FLOOR BEHIND BAR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR. OBSERVED TILE FLOOR IN MOP ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL TO THE RIGHT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR OF LIQUOR ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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70
Mar 18, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER WITHIN KITCHEN AT 50F. COOLER ONLY CONTAINED NON TIME TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS OF LARGE BAVARIAN PRETZELS. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TILE FLOOR BEHIND BAR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR. OBSERVED TILE FLOOR IN MOP ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL TO THE RIGHT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR OF LIQUOR ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS NO LONGER USED.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, SODA SYRUPS, AND ICE MACHINE ALL STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. ALL ITEMS MUST BE RELOCATED FROM UNDER SEWER LINES OR SEWER LINES NEED TO BE PROPERLY SHEILDED.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRAY UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKING UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jan 3, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE BY THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, AND MAINTAIN.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD USED AS A BACKSPLASH TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A BACKSPLASH THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE AT THIS TIME. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE ICE MACHINE'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
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Dec 27, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 30 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION; UNABLE TO INSPECT FULL AREA AT THAT TIME. THE CLUTTER HAS BEEN REMOVED AND THE AREA HAS BEEN CLEANED AT THIS TIME; WHICH ENABLED US TO OBSERVE AN ADDITIONAL APPROX 40 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM PREMISE. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2355788 ON 12/20/19: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT FOR THE PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KIT MUST BE EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, AND MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.17. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD USED AS A BACKSPLASH TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A BACKSPLASH THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-602.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12. Inspector Comments: UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE AT THIS TIME. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE ICE MACHINE'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FRO VISIBLE INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Dec 20, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREA: 8# OF SEMI-SOFT CHEESE(53.5F), 3# OF POTATOES(49.1F), 1/2# OF CUT LEAFY GREENS(60.2F), 1# OF EGGS(57.2F), 2# OF MAYO BASED DRESSING(48.3F-64.2F), 1/2# OF CURRY(54.6F), 1/4# OF DELI MEAT(68.1F), 1# OF MILK(48.9F). FACILITY STATES THAT 2 OF THE THREE PREP COOLERS BROKE DOWN YESTERDAY AND REPAIRS WERE MADE TO COOLERS JUST PRIOR TO INSPECTION. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW OR 135F AND HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDING THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2233105 ON 11/13/18: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT SUCH AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, SYRUP MACHINE, INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT COMMON/SHARE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. AND BASEMENT MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT FOR THE PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM, STORAGE ROOM, STORAGE HALLWAY, BASEMENT, ALL CLOSETS,AND THE OFFICE. OBSERVED HARBORAGE CONDITIONS PRESENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST ELIMINATE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, DISCARDED FOOD, OLD EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER POTENTIAL RODENT HORBORAGE SOURCES FROM PREMISE. MUST REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM PREMISE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, AND MAINTAIN. -
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD USED AS A BACKSPLASH TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A BACKSPLASH THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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37
Nov 13, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDER COOK FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGERS) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE IN BASEMENT SUCH AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS INTO WALL AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND IN THE NORTH SIDE WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.13 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. AND BASEMENT MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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Nov 1, 2018
Complaint
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (A) FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.117 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDER COOK FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGERS) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111(A) EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON COMMON/SHARED BASEMENT ON FLOOR BEHIND BEER COOLER, ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. STRONG URINE RODENT SMELL ON BASEMENT. OBSERVED OVER 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON FRONT BAR AREA ON HAND SINK BOTTLES OF LIQUOR AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZED OR ELIMINATE RODENT PEST PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN .
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. AND BASEMENT MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS INTO WALL AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND IN THE NORTH SIDE WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE IN BASEMENT SUCH AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, SYRUP MACHINE, INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT COMMON/SHARE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Sep 6, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKETS AND DEFROST TRUE FREEZER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR GASKET AND REPAIR LOOSE DOOR ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. PAINT OR TREAT RAW WOOD STRUCTURE IN MANAGER'S OFFICE. ALSO, ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA CADDY'S AND NOZZLES AT BAR. CLEAN GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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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 DRIED FOOD, DUST AND DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.. DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN DINING AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BETWEEN THE STOVE, AND PREP TABLE. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SIN K IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM MANAGER'S OFFICE AND REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2017
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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVES FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE MOP CLOSET, 10 RODENT DROPPING UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, AND ANOTHER 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE 3-COMP SINK AND SODA CADDY'S BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKETS AND DEFROST TRUE FREEZER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR GASKET AND REPAIR LOOSE DOOR ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. PAINT OR TREAT RAW WOOD STRUCTURE IN MANAGER'S OFFICE. ALSO, ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA CADDY'S AND NOZZLES AT BAR. CLEAN GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MOP CLOSET, WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, BEHIND BAR, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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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 DRIED FOOD, DUST AND DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.. DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN DINING AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND REMOVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BETWEEN THE STOVE, AND PREP TABLE. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SIN K IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM MANAGER'S OFFICE AND REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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67
Jul 8, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS AND CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE UNIT AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE POTATO SLICER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER IN THE BUS TUB THAT STORES MULTI-USE UTENSILS NEAR THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GARBAGE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE DRAIN IS SLOW AT THE BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DECLOG THE DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT IN THE AREA BEHIND THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. NOTED DOZENS OF WOODEN BOARDS, METAL CONSTRUCTION SCRAPS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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74
Jun 27, 2016
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROX. 25 UNDER THE MAIN BASEMENT STAIRS, APPROX. 20 IN THE BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM, APPROX. 50 IN THE COMMON/SHARED BASEMENT HALLWAY, APPROX. 12 ALONG THE WALL NEAR THE OLD KEG STORAGE AND SODA RACK IN THE BASEMENT, APPROX. 8 IN THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT NEAR THE FURNACE, APPROX. 5 NEAR THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, AND APPROX. 5 UNDER THE LINEN SHELF NEAR THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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 SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED: SANDWICHES, MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND TO POST THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC VIEW. 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: OBSERVED BOWLS AND CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVES ON THE RACK TO THE LEFT OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE UNIT AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE POTATO SLICER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER IN THE BUS TUB THAT STORES MULTI-USE UTENSILS NEAR THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GARBAGE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE DRAIN IS SLOW AT THE BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DECLOG THE DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT IN THE AREA BEHIND THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. NOTED DOZENS OF WOODEN BOARDS, METAL CONSTRUCTION SCRAPS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 15, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER AND OUTSIDE TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 68.7F, HAM 50.1F, MUSHROOM SOUP 48.6F, CHILI 50.1F, GERMAN PASTA 44.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $69.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY OR PROOF OF CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVICED (CHICKEN,BEEF,SOUPS, SALADS ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER AND TOWELS USED TO LINE INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER RAW BEEF. ALL CARDBOARD MUST BE REMOVED AND TOWELS MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. OBSERVED ALL SHELVES INCLUDING TABLE UNDER SLICER. CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL BEER COOLERS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIOANL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Mar 6, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING FISH, SHRIMP AND BEEF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER DOOR AND GASKET BROKEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INTERIOR PANEL BROKEN WHEN DOOR IS OPENED. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR HALLWAY CONTAINING FRUIT WITH WATER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER AND TOWELS USED TO LINE INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER RAW BEEF. ALL CARDBOARD MUST BE REMOVED AND TOWELS MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. OBSERVED ALL SHELVES INCLUDING TABLE UNDER SLICER. CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL BEER COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS IN REAR NOT WORKING, OBSERVED DONUT MAKER IN REAR HALLWAY NOT WORKING OBSERVED STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT NOT WORKING. ALL NON WORKING ITEMS IN REAR HALLWAY AND BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ALL OVER COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS WERE THROWN IN TO LAUNDRY AND COOK WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE BUCKETS OF SANITIZER SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOP STORED WITHIN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NON HANDLED SCOOP AND STORE HANDLED SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIOANL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Mar 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND BAR AT FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR FROM LEAK AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM PIPE AT CEILING IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF ICE MAKER, MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Jul 16, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN FOOD PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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95
Jan 31, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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. SIDE DOOR TO ALLEY IS NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST REPLACE THE DOOR SWEEP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER ONSITE WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS PRINTED ON IT. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WASHING DISHES. MUST INSTALL THE SINK WHERE IT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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. PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK IN THE PREP AREA.
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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. REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT. THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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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. GROUT THE WALL TILES IN THE PREP AREA. PROVIDE BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. FILL IN ANY WALL OPENINGS IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND RESTROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING UNDER THE BAR FOR WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR HAND SCOOPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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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. REMOVE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prost last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prost on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Prost?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Prost.

Has Prost's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Prost have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Prost means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Prost inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Prost is inspected around two times per year on average.