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Inspection ID: 2594694. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 05/16/2024, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

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Inspection ID: 2594365. Canvass performed on 05/10/2024, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

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10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 82.8-94.6F AT HANDWASHING SINKS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SOUTHSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND SOUTHSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION HANDWASHING SINKS AT PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 102.0-111.2 F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/10/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TOWELS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER IN COOKING AREA AND AT BASE INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

Inspection ID: 2574934. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 04/26/2023, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

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35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER. | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS AND DISH BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE. | 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED SILVERWARE/UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

Inspection ID: 2555043. Canvass performed on 04/29/2022, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

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10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS AND ONE OF 2 SINGLE OCCUPANT RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF BEER COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT SOUTH BAR SURGES BACK AND FORTH FROM HOT TO LUKE WARM WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RPEPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Inspection ID: 2523740. Canvass performed on 08/06/2021, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

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47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TWO COOLERS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA THAT ARE BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: TWO OUT OF THE FOUR HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM HAVE TEMPERATURES AT 85 F AND 88 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON THE KEG WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6 HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL. FOUND CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOORING.

Inspection ID: 2484407. Canvass performed on 02/02/2021, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

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Inspection ID: 2290795. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 05/31/2019, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

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25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED BURGERS & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS 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 NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITH OUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Inspection ID: 2169237. Canvass performed on 05/04/2018, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

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41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed several Seagram gin bottles and bus of assorted alcohol beverage stored on floor underneath front bar and back bar. Informed manager that items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Maintain said. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed duct tape used as liner on Follett ice machine in rear adjacent to dish washing machine. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove/repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed aluminum foil used as liner on exterior surfaces and siding of Imperial stove, at cook line area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable. Observed front cover surface of back bar, cracked and chipped throughout. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove/resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed small leak at twist valve at sanitizing sink, at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed excessive food splatter at back splash area of prep station adjacent to cook line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed raw wood walls throughout walk in cooler, in basement dry storage area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal said areas and maintain it all times. Observed rusting on bottom edges of steel exit door, on south side of building. Door is considered rodent proof. Instructed manager to repair, for preventive maintenance purposes and maintain at all times. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed excessive rust on wire shelving racks at 2 door Jordan refrigerator unit, on main floor, adjacent to walk in freezer. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth easy cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and/or replace. Maintain it all times.

Inspection ID: 1982393. Canvass performed on 01/31/2017, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

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Inspection ID: 1584185. License performed on 11/10/2015, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

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32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND 2 FRONT BARS. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON DUMP SINK IN 2ND BAR ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM AND MAIN KITHCEN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR BEHIND COOKING LINE. OBSERVED TILE FLOOR IN NEED OF NEW GROUT WITHIN KITHCEN. REPAIR ALL FLOORS BEHIND COOKING LINE, REPLACE ALL CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR IN KITHCEN WHERE NEEDED. MAINTAIN | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FAN COVERS WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION IN REACH IN BEER COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS THAT ARE NOT WORKING NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION TABLE WITH SLICER ON TOP NEAR COOKING LINE WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMUALTION ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE. RESTORE BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING SALAD DRESSINGS AND BUTTER. REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER WITH A DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER. MUST ELIMINATE DRIPPING WTIHIN COOLER AND MAINTAIN COOLER. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN FREEZER. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.