R Public House

1508 W Jarvis Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

R Public House has been inspected 20 times since 2011. R Public House was last inspected on Jan 3, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.

R Public House's latest score of 45 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEATS IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS. RAW BEEF STORED IN A REACH-IN COOLER ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT PREPARED AIOLI SAUCE AND PREPARED COLESLAW. ALSO NOTED RAW LAMB RIBS STORED ON TOP OF A CASE OF FRESH LEMONS AND FRESH LIMES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED THE PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN MEATS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. ALL REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
15
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS DATE LABELED PAST THE FOODS EXPIRATION DATE, IMPROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS OR NO LABELS AT ALL. FOODS SUCH AS DAIRY BASED TARTARE SAUCE WITH A DATE OF 12/18, AIOLI SAUCE WITH A DATE OF 12/27, FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS AND POTATOES WITH NO DATE ALL IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND COOKED BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATE LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK OBSERVED BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN AND A BUCKET OF FRESH CUT FRENCH FRIES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED. REVIEWED HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED A FLOOR STAND MIXER BEING USED LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA WITH PUBLIC ACCESS FROM CUSTOMERS ENTERING THE WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE TO AN AREA WHERE PUBLIC HAS NO ACCESS AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: THE COOK NEEDS TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES. THE COOK OBTAINED AS INSPECTION OCCURED.
40
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WOODEN SHELVING IN THE CABINETS OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA DRY STORAGE CLOSET NOTED DIRTY.----INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN THE SEALING OF THE CEILING SUPPORT BEAM NEAR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.----NOTED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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45
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DISHWARE ABOVE THE 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IS STORED INCORRECTLY. DISHWARE MUST BE INVERTED SO FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IS NOT FACING UPWARD.
44
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND BAR AREA USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK. - PROVIDED TO MANAGER ON SITE.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: POTATO SLICER MOUNTED ON WALL NEAR BACK STORAGE AREA IS SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABELS NOT PROVIDED SQUEEZE BOTTLES CONTAINING OIL----- AND----- ON DRY SEASONINGS IN PIZZA AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS SHELVING IN CABINET IN PIZZA STATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON THE PIZZA PREP-LINE UNIT IS DAMAGED. FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
55
70
Jul 2, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED A LIVE MOUSE AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ---OVER 30 MICE DROPPING ALONG WALL BASE AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ---OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGE BEHIND THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ---5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE LINEN STORAGE CONTAINER. ---6 MICE DROPPING ON SHELF WITH SAME. ---OVER 10 ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ---OVER 15 MICE DROPPING AT CORNER WALL BASE BY THE WALK IN COOLER. ---OVER 50 MICE DROPPING ON LEDGING BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVE WITH THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP. ALSO NOTED NESTING MATERIAL AT SAME. ---OVER 25 ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE ON SAME. ---OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT CORNER WALL BASE WITH WOOD DISPLAY WALL AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. ---OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF WITH COFFEE URN BY THE PIZZA HAND WASH SINK. ---OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON PIZZA BOXES AND CART WHERE THE PIZZA BOXES ARE STORED AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA. ---OVER 10 ALONG WALL BASE BY SEATING AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF SAID FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
23
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 182 F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
48
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A VERY BLACK/PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAUCET TIED WITH CLOTH). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND AT REAR DRY STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING DEAD MOUSE. WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT THE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE WITH NO HOLDER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR WATER LINE TO COFFEE BREWER. MUST INSTALL.
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43
May 31, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD OR FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,INCLUDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADES OF MOUNTED POTATOES CUTTER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN
47
70
May 21, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DICED MARINADED PORK(5# PREPARED IN THE MORNING) AT TEMP OF 50F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER; COOKED ONIONS(1.5#,COOKED THE DAY BEFORE) AT TEMP OF 69.8F STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE USED FOR CUSTOMERS; COOKED BEANS(1/2# COOKED THE DAY BEFORE)AT TEMP OF 84.2F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. TCS COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7,VALUE 20. 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: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED COOK HANDLING RTE FOOD WITH BARE HAND CONTACT:SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER. MUST NOT USE BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE,SPATULAS, TONGS OR SINGLE USE GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
9
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS HAS FOOD WAS HANDLED.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
25
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLED GREASE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND,WALLS BEHIND THE CONTAINER AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE, CLEAN WALL AND CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED. -
54
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD OR FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,INCLUDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MILK-CRATES ARE USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. GRIMES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN WIRE MOBILE CART IS REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC BAGS WHICH ARE FILTHY WITH GREASE GRIMES ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN CART
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON CAN OPENER BLADE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADES OF MOUNTED POTATOES CUTTER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE,DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP,STORAGE AND FRONT PIZZA AREA.MUST CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS AROUND GREASE TRAPS AND FRONT COUNTER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN . MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT PART OF PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -
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27
Apr 10, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER INCLUDING OLD KEGS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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95
Apr 6, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN,SHRIMP, AND HAM AT AN IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 15 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 49.1F VALUED AT $28, 1/2 LB OF SHRIMP AT 51.0F VALUED AT $8, 2.5 LBS OF HAM AT 50.9 VALUED AT $11, 1 LB OF BACON WRAPPED DATES AT 52.3F VALUED AT $15, 2LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT $55 VALUED AT $13. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER INCLUDING OLD KEGS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
86
Jan 23, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED(INVERTED) AFTER SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TIN FOIL LINER ON BUS CART.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER THE HOT LINE HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN OVER FOOD PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTH.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION SCREEN DUSTY OVER FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST. LEAK AT DRAIN AT 3-COMP SINK NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. GREASE TRAP RUSTING.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PAINT.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE.
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70
Mar 17, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 11, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SEVERE BUILD UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE WALLBASE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER ADJACENT TO THE 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX IN INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Mar 9, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT 48F AND 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT 50F, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. BOTH HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF BOTH AND HAVE THEM SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) PREMISES HAS A WALK-IN COOLER ON-SITE, HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 37.3F
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN THE ABOVED-MENTIONED COOLERS. 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 54F, VALUED AT $65, 19 LBS OF HAMBURGER AT 55F, VALUED AT $70, 10 LBS OF BEEF AT 56F, VALUED AT $35, 1.5 LBS OF SALAD DRESSING AT 50F, VALUED AT $15, 1 LBS OF EGGS AT 55F, VALUED AT $3. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SEVERE BUILD UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE WALLBASE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER ADJACENT TO THE 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX IN INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT UTENSIL DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINIMAL MINERAL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. ALSO, TILE IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER WAS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR AND TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DIRTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PIZZA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jul 16, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES.FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS AT PREMISES AT FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED ABOUT 40 DROPPINGS BEHIND COOLERS AT BAR AREAS, OBSERVED ABOUT 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT FIREWOOD HOLDING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BAR AREAS, DRY STORAGE, AND FIREWOOD HOLDING AREAS. FOUND SOME HOLES AT WOODEN BENCHES AREAS THAT MUST BE SEALED.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLOGGED DRAIN CORD FROM POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING COVING BY THE PIZZA OVEN INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL AT BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WOOD ON WALL AT BAR AREA, NOT SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE BAR COUNTER NOT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,DUST AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT SAID AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REAR PATIO/PARKING LOT HAS A LOT OF OLD BLACK PATIO STANDS WITH DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF THE BASE STANDS,ALSO WEEDS ALONG THE PERIMETER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDS AND WEEDS,TO MINIMIZE HARBORAGE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS.
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Oct 18, 2011
Recent Inspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(KEEP UPSIDE DOWN)ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHLEVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,AND SANITIZE BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON INSIDE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT MIDDLE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA AT PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CEMENT COVERING FALLING APART ON WALL AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN MIDDLE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND CHEF PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH CAENABLE SURFACE(SUCH AS FIBER GLASS,PLASTIC,OR STAINLESS STEEL METAL). MEANWHILE INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PREP COOLER FORWARD AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT CEMENT DUSTS CONTAMINATING OR GETING ON FOOD. CLEAN CHARCOLE STAINS ON WALLS AT PIZZA BAKE OVEN IN FRONT MID PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS MIISING IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN;CAN NOT BE USE AS STORAGE DEVICE.ALSO MANAGEMENT HAS- NOT- IN-USE SIGN ON DISH MACHINE,INSTRUTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY.
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Aug 24, 2011
Tag Removal
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR PROVE OF ENROLLMENT,OR RECIPORCITY INFORMATION FOUND ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PORK,CHINKEN,FRUITS,VEGGIES,EGGS,BEEF,ETC WERE BEING PREPARED.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED AGAIN TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE VALIDATED,AND HAVE MORE FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES ENROLLED IN SANITATION CLASS,AND HAVE CERT.MANAGER AVAILABLE ON FACILITY WHEN ABOVE FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED TO PUBLIC. HAERING FOR TICKET #H000073552-15 WILL ON 10-27-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(KEEP UPSIDE DOWN)ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHLEVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,AND SANITIZE BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON INSIDE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT MIDDLE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA AT PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CEMENT COVERING FALLING APART ON WALL AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN MIDDLE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND CHEF PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH CAENABLE SURFACE(SUCH AS FIBER GLASS,PLASTIC,OR STAINLESS STEEL METAL). MEANWHILE INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PREP COOLER FORWARD AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT CEMENT DUSTS CONTAMINATING OR GETING ON FOOD. CLEAN CHARCOLE STAINS ON WALLS AT PIZZA BAKE OVEN IN FRONT MID PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN REAR KITCHEN ABOVE PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN;CAN NOT BE USE AS STORAGE DEVICE.ALSO MANAGEMENT HAS- NOT- IN-USE SIGN ON DISH MACHINE,INSTRUTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY.
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Aug 16, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS SERVING ICE IN ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATIONS, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DURING STORAGE. ABOVE ICE MACHINE HAS MOLDY DARK/BROWN SLIMMY SUBSTANCES DRIPPING BACK INTO THE ICE BOX,ALSO BAKED GOODS IN COOLER HAS OTHER THINGS STORED ABOVE IT WITH NO COVER ON THE FOOD,CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCOTINUE USE OF ICE IN THE ABOVE ICE MACHINE,HAVE IT CLEANED AND SANITIZED PROFESSIONALLY AND PROVIDE SERVICE RECEIPT,ALSO TO HAVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS COVERED 1ST BEFORE STORING ANYTHING INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM,AT ALL TIMES. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER AFTER REPAIR TO FOOD PROTECTION AT 312 746-4240 TO CHECK AND REMOVE TAG BEFORE USE. HAERING FOR TICKET #H000073122-17 WILL BE ON 10-27-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOUND ON PREMISES AT THE OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATE ON FACILITY AT PRESENT FOR PHAEDRA DEVIRAS EXPIRED 04-29-11. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOODSERVICE STAFFS ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS TO HAVE SOMEONE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERT.PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS,ETC ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC,AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(KEEP UPSIDE DOWN)ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHLEVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,AND SANITIZE BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON INSIDE OVEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT MIDDLE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA AT PREP COOLER.
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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. OBSERVED RAW CEMENT COVERING FALLING APART ON WALL AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN MIDDLE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND CHEF PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH CAENABLE SURFACE(SUCH AS FIBER GLASS,PLASTIC,OR STAINLESS STEEL METAL). MEANWHILE INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PREP COOLER FORWARD AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT CEMENT DUSTS CONTAMINATING OR GETING ON FOOD. CLEAN CHARCOLE STAINS ON WALLS AT PIZZA BAKE OVEN IN FRONT MID PREP AREA.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN REAR KITCHEN ABOVE PREP AREAS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN;CAN NOT BE USE AS STORAGE DEVICE.ALSO MANAGEMENT HAS- NOT- IN-USE SIGN ON DISH MACHINE,INSTRUTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY.
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When was R Public House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at R Public House on file is from Jan 3, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at R Public House?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at R Public House.

Has R Public House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at R Public House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

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