Tree House Chicago / Tunnel
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Tree House Chicago / Tunnel, the earliest from 2012. On Feb 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E):OBSERVED PINK, BLACK AND ORANGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF ALL THREE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12: OBSERVED LIQUOR STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LIQUOR OR SHIELD SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE BASEMENT WASHROOMS, FIRST FLOOR BARS, AND SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 2/19/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK ADDED TO MENU IDENTYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK, BLACK AND ORANGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF ALL THREE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON SIDE AND BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUOR STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LIQUOR OR SHIELD SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN ICE MACHINE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN ICE MACHINE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Apr 30, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF RIGHT AND LEFT ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS IN ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN SMALL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.16: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST IN INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ABOVE PIZZA PREP STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEES WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND AT ATRIUM BAR NORTHERN HANDWASHING SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDSOAP PROVIDED AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING AND NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE WASHROOMS, BARS, HALLWAYS, UTILITY ROOMS, DISHWASHING AREA, PREP AREAS AND SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/23/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ, SIGN AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 147.7F AND 169.9 AT SOUTHERN HANDWASHING SINKS IN TREE HOUSE MAIN AND ATRIUM BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST IN INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ABOVE PIZZA PREP STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL HANDLERS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF RIGHT AND LEFT ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS IN ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN SMALL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND FLOOR SOUTHSIDE SOUTHERN MOST AND 1ST FLOOR NORTHSIDE SOUTHERN MOST HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE COLDWATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS INCREASED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Apr 19, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: DID NOT OBSERVE LABELS ON DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: DRY STORAGE FOOD/DRINK CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-901.11: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON BASEMENT SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: PRODUCE/MILK CRATES USED AS DISH/UTENSIL STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL ADJACENT TO SINK FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST SEAL OPEN GAPS BETWEEN SINK FIXTURES THAT ARE ADJACENT TO THE WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 12, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN SERVICE COFFEE BAR IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DUE TO WATER FAUCET HANDLES MISSING. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE MAIN BAR AND SERVICE COFFEE STATION. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS. FACILITY MUST EFFECTIVELY MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DID NOT OBSERVE LABELS ON DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE FOOD/DRINK CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON BASEMENT SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PRODUCE/MILK CRATES USED AS DISH/UTENSIL STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER, SODA, FOOD DEBRIS, AND BROKEN DISHWARE UNDER THE MAIN BAR SINK FIXTURE UNITS AND IN THE SERVICE COFFEE BAR STATION. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL ADJACENT TO SINK FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST SEAL OPEN GAPS BETWEEN SINK FIXTURES THAT ARE ADJACENT TO THE WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 9, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AND AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AND IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN ROLL TOP OF LOW BOY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STICKY RESIDUE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ROOM CONTAINING SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 23, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED SLOW DRAINS IN HAND SINKS IN MENS & WOMENS BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 28, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER FOUND AT BAR DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS RUINING ON AN EMPTY SANITIZER JUG, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION WHEN IN USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, MACHINE WAS FIXED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED SODA DISPENSERS GUNS COMPLETELY IMMERSED IN ICE BIN THAT'S FOR CONSUMPTION AT BAR SERVICE LINE, ALSO FOUND SEVERAL BEER BOTTLE STORED IN SAME ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SODA GUNS STORED IN APPROPRIATE GUN HOLDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUT SIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE HIGH ABOVE DUMPSTER LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO ALL DUMPSTERS AND KEEP LIDS DOWN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NO DISCLAIMER FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENU. NO CITATION.
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Aug 8, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED FOR MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, ETC). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MATERIALS ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR PROPER VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE ON THE MAIN BAR FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR SO HANDLE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPES SERVING THE CHEN'S COOK LINE EQUIPMENT COATED IN GREASE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE AT THE CHEN'S COOK LINE, AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND UNDER THE WOK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 19, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED FOR MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, ETC). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MATERIALS ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR PROPER VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE ON THE MAIN BAR FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR SO HANDLE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPES SERVING THE CHEN'S COOK LINE EQUIPMENT COATED IN GREASE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE AT THE CHEN'S COOK LINE, AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND UNDER THE WOK. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 28, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING SHIELD ABOVE GRILL IN KITCHEN ON MAIN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING WITH SQUARE HOLES NEAR DISH MACHINE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CEILING OF DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED WALL UNDER DRAFT SYSTEM IN MAIN FRONT BAR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2017
Routine
5 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 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT 10-20 IN FRONT MAIN FLOOR BAR, 10-20 IN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR REAR MAIN FLOOR BAR, 5 IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA, 5 IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, 10-20 IN 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAR AND 10-20 IN 2ND FLOOR REAR BAR. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING, UNCOVERED AND NOT RODENTPROOF. MUST HAVE DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN, COVERED AND RODENTPROOF AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING WITH SQUARE HOLES NEAR DISH MACHINE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CEILING OF DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED WALL UNDER DRAFT SYSTEM IN MAIN FRONT BAR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING SHIELD ABOVE GRILL IN KITCHEN ON MAIN FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT DRAINING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER- CHEESE BETWEEN 45.0 F AND 57.5 F, COOKED BEANS AT 49.0 F AND CHILI AT 46.0 F. HOWEVER SAID WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE LEFT AND RIGHT AND SIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES IN CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR BAR COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOPS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.) NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED/ITEMS ON FLOOR AT REAR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND AT BASEMENT COAT ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MAIN BAR NORTH SIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER TURNED OFF AND REAR BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Jun 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN BAR FIRST FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE SECOND FLOOR BAR CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR,WITH DUST BBUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR 2ND FLOOR DISCO BAR AND EXPOSED HAND IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. LEAK UNDER THE PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR 2ND FLOOR, MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Apr 2, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 59.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REPAIR PERSON THAT ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:40 PM. BY END OF INSPECTION TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT WAS 39.2F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 49F TO 57.F.GARBAGE 55.7F, SALSA 50.5F,SLICED TOMATOES 52F,COLE SLAW 49F,CHEESE (ASSORTED)57.7F,CHICKEN 54.9F,PASTA 53.4F,HAM 49.F,HEAVY CREAM 51.F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 52LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $103.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN, CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT 6 OF THE 12 EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS (MAINLY AT THE BARS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PLACE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS AND DATES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PROVIDE DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 2, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SECTION ON CEILING ABOVE ICE MAKERS IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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86
Oct 26, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE OPERATING & HOLDING 40-F TEMPS OR LESS.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH-TEMP DISHMACHINE IS NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR HANDSINKS (2ND FL-NORTH) & THE PREP SINK (1ST FL) MUST BE INSTALLED & BE OPERABLE. THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IS NOT OPERABLE, MUST ADDRESS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tree House Chicago / Tunnel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tree House Chicago / Tunnel on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tree House Chicago / Tunnel?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Tree House Chicago / Tunnel.
Has Tree House Chicago / Tunnel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tree House Chicago / Tunnel have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tree House Chicago / Tunnel 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 Tree House Chicago / Tunnel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tree House Chicago / Tunnel is inspected around two times per year on average.
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