Public record information on Chicago Health Inspections for Sunnyday Tap located at 4953 N Elston Ave.


SUNNYDAY TAP

4953 N ELSTON AVE , CHICAGO, IL, 60630


Inspection ID: 2594984. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 05/21/2024, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING UNUSED ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: UNUSED PIG ROASTING EQUIPMENT IN BACKYARD AND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN BASEMENT: UNUSED BAG-IN-A-BOX SOFT DRINK SYSTEM, UNUSED ICE MACHINE, UNUSED CASH REGISTERS, UNUSED REFRIGERATORS, UNUSED WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, AND UNUSED VIDEO GAME EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Inspection ID: 2594566. Canvass performed on 05/14/2024, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTURCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AT BAR USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED 1 FOOD EMPLOYYE IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING UNUSED ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: UNUSED PIG ROASTING EQUIPMENT IN BACKYARD AND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN BASEMENT: UNUSED BAG-IN-A-BOX SOFT DRINK SYSTEM, UNUSED ICE MACHINE, UNUSED CASH REGISTERS, UNUSED REFRIGERATORS, UNUSED WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, AND UNUSED VIDEO GAME EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED COOK AND BARTENDER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579978 DATED 8/11/2023: #47 'OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN, BASEMENT...INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.' #58 ' OBSERVED CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.' INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection ID: 2579978. Canvass performed on 08/11/2023, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON MICROWAVE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN, BASEMENT AND BEER STORAGE AREA IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT USED FOR BEER STORAGE IN FRONT BAR AREA AND SUPPORT BEAM FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA AND SUPPORT BEAM FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOR NONABSORBENCY. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN REAR SITTING/DINING AREA NEAR WOMENS WASHROOM AND SMALL STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND BEER STORAGE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN REAR DINING SITTING AREA NEAR POOL TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN ABOVE ONE DOOR COOLER NEAR BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE ON STAIR LEADING TO DINING/SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

Inspection ID: 2560893. Canvass performed on 07/18/2022, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.

Inspection ID: 2472851. Canvass performed on 01/19/2021, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) AND NO DISPOSABLE MOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT AND PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT BAR AND IN REAR PREP AREA. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE (LIQUOR) REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DINING AREA.

Inspection ID: 2252266. Canvass performed on 01/09/2019, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ AND SIGN THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO DIARRHEA OR VOMIT CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN POLICY AND CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (COS - MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED | 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELING FOR FOOD STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL IDENTIFYING THE FOOD PRODUCT AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD TO THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK INDICATING THE RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD OR AMBIENT AIR IN SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POTS, PANS, MICROWAVE, FRYERS, GRILLS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF OLD EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CONTAINERS, OLD CARPETING, PAINT CANS, BROKEN BAR STOOLS, BROKEN ICE MACHINE, ETC IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL BROKEN EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE

Inspection ID: 1482959. Canvass performed on 09/01/2015, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES EXPIRED ON 1-12-15 INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a) | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEBRIS INSIDE BOTTOM PART OF THE DEEP FRYER ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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