THE DAILY BAR & GRILL

Inspection ID: 2583109. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 10/10/2023, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Inspection ID: 2582646. Canvass performed on 10/02/2023, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BAR AREA, IN THE KITCHEN AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Inspection ID: 2582546. Non-Inspection performed on 09/28/2023, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
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Inspection ID: 2561778. Canvass performed on 08/05/2022, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN PREP AREA, BAR AND WASHROOMS. | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (WHITE AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED 'RAW' OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, CORN MEAL, SALT ETC.) | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (QUATS) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER LINES WITH EXCESSIVE WHITE MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED POOLED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Inspection ID: 2509379. Complaint Re-Inspection performed on 05/07/2021, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN NEXT TO THE FRYERS, AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE VINYL BASEBOARD AGAINST THE WALL BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE CORNER WALL BEHIND THE SALAD PREP COOLER. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH MISSING OR INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Inspection ID: 2355606. Canvass performed on 12/18/2019, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

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5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AROUND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH WALLS CRUMBLING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALLS AROUND ICE MACHINE

Inspection ID: 2232553. Canvass performed on 10/30/2018, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED. | 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17-ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOS INISDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-360.11 NO WRITTEN INFORMATION ON THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO WRITE IT ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK ON SPECIFIC FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE,CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11- MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17-ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ARE AND LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11- DAMAGED FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE SEALED THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201 11- HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 BIG HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM. MUST SEALED THE HOLES AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11- TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection ID: 2082156. Canvass performed on 09/14/2017, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE MOP SINK. SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE COVERED. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST RE-ADJUST STOPPERS SO AS WATER IS COMPLETELY HELD IN EACH COMPARTMENT. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BULID UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTILATION COVER AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVER.

Inspection ID: 1575317. Short Form Complaint performed on 09/09/2015, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS ALONG WALL BASE IN CORNERS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BRICK WALL BY DISH AND PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, | 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED, | 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LADIES TOILET COMMODE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Inspection ID: 1561395. Canvass performed on 07/20/2015, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS ALONG WALL BASE IN CORNERS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BRICK WALL BY DISH AND PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, | 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED, | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LADIES TOILET COMMODE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, | 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.