When was Rabbit Hole last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rabbit Hole on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rabbit Hole?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Rabbit Hole.

Has Rabbit Hole's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rabbit Hole have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rabbit Hole 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 Rabbit Hole inspected?

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

Rabbit Hole Health Inspection Score & History — Chicago, IL

Jan 18, 2023

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: CRATES USED AS SHELVING AND STORAGE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: FOIL USED AS LINING UNDER PREP-TABLE SHELFS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DRY STORAGE METAL WIRE RACK SHEVLING LOCATED IN PREP-LINE COOLER IN MAIN FLOOR KITCHEN, HAS RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE WITH A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL MEETING NSF/ANSI CERTIFICATION FOF USE WITH A FOODSERVICE FACILITY.

47

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE OF WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: HOLE IN CEILING BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER GRILL AREA LOCATED NEAR PREP-LINE UNIT-----AND-----UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Jan 30, 2020

Routine

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2282710 ON 4/5/19. FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. HAMBURGERS, GYRO MEAT,TURKEY CHILI, SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

2

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIG OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

10

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED CLUTTRE AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL IN BASEMENT.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

55

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Apr 12, 2019

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

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Apr 5, 2019

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

5

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ONE OUT OF TWO EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

10

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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Oct 19, 2018

Complaint

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

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Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM 6/20/18, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED SITE TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Jun 27, 2018

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 20, 2018

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed 2 door drawer cooler at improper temperature of 48.8f, holding potentially hazardous foods. Cooler was tagged during inspection. Instructed manager not to remove tag. Contact CDPH for tag removal. Instructed manager not to use and to repair unit and ensure cooler maintains temperature of 40f or less for cold foods. Manager corrected violation at end of inspection. Cooler temperature registered 37.5f. 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 potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in the following area -2 door drawer cooler, underneath flattop grill 47.8f, 2lbs of raw chicken breast, at a value of $8.00 46.8f, 2lbs of soy veggie patties, at a value of $10.00 47.2f, 1lb of shredded white cheddar cheese, at a value of $5.00 47.4, 1lb of yellow shredded cheese cheddar, at a value of $5.00 46.7f, 4lbs sliced provolone cheese, at a value of $12.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 10lbs at a total value of $40.00 Informedmanager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: Inadequate dish washing facilities. Observed low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at final rinse. Machine was being used at time of inspection. 0ppm chlorine found after several attempts while dishes were being washed. Must not use machine until repaired and properly dispenses chlorine to 100ppm. Machine was tagged during inspection. Operation instructed to service machine and do not use until correct ppm level is reached. Must contact the cdph when repaired, to have tag removed. Manager corrected violation, at end of inspection and tag removed. Critical violation 7-38-30.

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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 30 or more small live flies on ceiling and bar fixtures, above front bar area. Instructed manager to contact pest control operator to eliminate activity before re inspection date. Serious violation #7-38-020

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: Dumpsters not rodent proof. Observed all garbage dumpsters missing lids at time of inspection. Possible food source for rodent and other pest. Instructed site to contact waste management to repair or replace dumpsters before re inspection date. Serious Violation # 7-38-020

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Observed no splash guard on right side of exposed hand sink in basement adjacent to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to install splash guard. Maintain at all times.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Observed black mold like substance embedded on exterior surface of door gaskets on 4 door cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

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Jan 3, 2018

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN BEER COOLER UNSMOOTH WITH GAPS IN THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE POSTS THAT SUPPORT THE SHELVING. MUST FILL IN GAPS SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN CENTER OF BAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS TO BE UNFINISHED AND UNSMOOTH. MUST PROVIDE FINISHED (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE) CEILINGS IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING ABOVE DRY FOODS, SODA STORAGE AND CHEST FREEZERS.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS TO BE INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING ON RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK AT BAR TO ACCOMMODATE DUMPING OF DRINKS BEFORE GLASSWARE IS LOADED INTO THE DISH MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK IN THE BAR.

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Apr 5, 2017

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOUND ONE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH SYRUP SPLASHES. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE AND ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DUST AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CELING VENTS AT THE EXHAUST CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND A GAP AT THE WALL LEADING TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CAULK GAP AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL AND WALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE AIR CONDITIONING DUCT IN THE DINING AND BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Nov 29, 2016

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LID TO CHEST FREEZER AT BASEMENT IS LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID TO CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.SOME SHELVINGS ARE RUSTY INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,BROKEN GASKETS AT COOKLINE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE WALL AT KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA IS BLACKENED/WORNED OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE . HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6?INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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Nov 25, 2016

Reinspection

7 minor violations.

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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 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE FLOORS AT NORTH EAST CORNER AND NORTH WEST CORNER BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LID TO CHEST FREEZER AT BASEMENT IS LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID TO CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.SOME SHELVINGS ARE RUSTY INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,BROKEN GASKETS AT COOKLINE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS,SLICER,BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE WALL AT KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA IS BLACKENED/WORNED OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE . HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6?INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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Nov 22, 2016

Complaint

9 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS,SLICER,BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOKLINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.5F, PASTA AT 51.0F, SALMON AT 43.1F, TURKEY AT 51.8F, CUT TOMATOES AT 51.7F,STEAK AT 46.7F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: AT THIS TIME,LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER AT BAR NOT IN USE,WAS TESTED AND NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT "0" PPM,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE DISHWASHER UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED ONCE REPAIRED AND USE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE FLOORS AT NORTH EAST CORNER AND NORTH WEST CORNER BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LID TO CHEST FREEZER AT BASEMENT IS LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID TO CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.SOME SHELVINGS ARE RUSTY INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,BROKEN GASKETS AT COOKLINE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE WALL AT KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA IS BLACKENED/WORNED OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE . HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6?INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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Jul 21, 2016

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTAS,HAMBURGERS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON WHEELS NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAINED.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND FLOOR WITH BROKEN CONCRETE INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER CONDITIONS ALONG THE SOUTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS AT THE BAR AREA MUST BE PROPERL STORED INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

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May 12, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES AND SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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May 3, 2016

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND LIQUOR ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES AND SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND INTERIOR OF CABINET AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE BAR REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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Dec 1, 2015

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.... ALSO NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.....NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR FOOD ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

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Nov 24, 2015

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 75 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE,SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,PASTA ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE LICENSE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.... ALSO NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.....NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR FOOD ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

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Mar 23, 2015

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PASTA, SOUP, AND HAMBURGERS ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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Mar 11, 2015

Routine

4 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND LIQUOR ROOM.ALSO NOTED ABOUT 5 FLYING INSECTS AT THE BAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED CHICKEN, PASTA, SOUP, AND HAMBURGERS ETC. ALSO NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

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Aug 29, 2014

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN, PASTA, SOUP, AND HAMBURGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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Apr 29, 2014

Routine

12 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER AT 45.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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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 INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.9F, GROUND BEEF AT 45.5F, STEAK AT 44.7F, AND EGGS AT 43.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING RINSE WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. THE BOTTLE OF CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS EMPTY AND WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW BOTTLE. THE SANITIZER LEVEL WAS AT 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER IT WAS REPLACED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. 10 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRWELLS AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE FLOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN, PASTA, SOUP, AND HAMBURGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. SEAL THE OPENING IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FOUNDATION OF THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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No smoking regulations

Inspector notes: NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN WAS POSTED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A "NO SMOKING" SIGN AND POSTED IT AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.

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Aug 1, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

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May 21, 2013

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPS, FOUND PREP COOLER AIR TEMP AT 55.4F, COOLER IS USED IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN SAID PREP COOLER. 8 LBS OF RAW GROUND BEEF AT 52.3F, 4 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53.5F, HAM DELI MEAT AT 52.6F, 1 BL OF COOKED POTATOES AT 50.6F INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS IT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $45.

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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, FOUND OVER FLOWING WASTE WATER COMING FROM CATCH BASIN ONTO BASEMENT'S KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR. A PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING OVER FLOWING BASIN.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT'S AREA IN POOR AREA NOT FINISHED BASEMENT CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER CEILING ABOVE ICE MAKER.

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May 24, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT.

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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE BAR WHERE IT IS PEELING FROM THE WALL.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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78

Mar 19, 2010

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (IE:FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC)

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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. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND STORE UPSIDE DOWN.

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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 COVER FOR ICE BIN WHERE MISSING AND USE COVERS PROVIDED FOR REMAINING ICE BINS.

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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ICE MACHINE.

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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. FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN CONCRETE AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET & PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE EVERYTHING 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS.

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