THE FRONTIER

Inspection ID: 2597223. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 07/09/2024, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-202.14 THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM LACKS A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

Inspection ID: 2596774. Canvass performed on 06/28/2024, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE CORNER OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, BLENDERS, AND RICE COOKER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE OPEN CRACKS IN THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE CORNER OF THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Inspection ID: 2596173. Non-Inspection performed on 06/12/2024, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
N/A

Inspection ID: 2583601. Complaint performed on 10/18/2023, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND ORANGE SLIME IN ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WOODEN DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE BEER AND OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Inspection ID: 2580752. Canvass performed on 08/25/2023, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN OUTDOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR BAR, 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS ITEMS, FRIED CHICKEN, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 51.8F AND 53.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SAFETY RELEASE BUTTON ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER FALLS OUT WHEN TOUCHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WOODEN DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE BEER AND OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING OF BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Inspection ID: 2579617. Non-Inspection performed on 08/04/2023, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
N/A

Inspection ID: 2567183. Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection performed on 11/16/2022, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT ALL THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS ON SITE: FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH AREA (LOCATED IN BASEMENT), MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED JAR DESSERTS STORED IN THE 2- DOOR COOLER (STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKES, OREO , AND APPLE PIE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, STORAGE AREAS, AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE COOK LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN STAFF/PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE THE BREAD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Inspection ID: 2537771. Non-Inspection performed on 11/04/2021, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
N/A

Inspection ID: 2456542. Canvass performed on 11/12/2020, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER IN THE BAR AREA WITH A SIGN NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

Inspection ID: 2315543. Short Form Complaint performed on 10/08/2019, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN, ALSO IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Inspection ID: 2312855. Complaint performed on 09/24/2019, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
N/A