Skylark

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 27, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 15 rodent droppings under the dry storage shelves that are located in the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a female food handler without a proper hair restraint such as a cap or a hair net. Instructed to provide at all times.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a hole in the wall by the urinals in the men's toilet room. Instructed to repair and make surface smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's without allergen training certificates. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Nov 19, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Dec 28, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at handwashing sink located in customers women's & men's toilet room and hand sink service station. Handwashing signage must be posted at all handwashing sinks at all times.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Dec 14, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Nov 16, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Nov 21, 2022 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Jun 22, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of over stock stored on the floor in the hallway leading to the basement. Instructed to properly store 6 inches or more from the floor and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

8. Jun 15, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of over stock stored on the floor in the hallway leading to the basement. Instructed to properly store 6 inches or more from the floor and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 53 observed the ladies restroom trash receptacle not covered, instructed to provide cover. Core violations not corrected in the time frame specified on the previous inspection report (2304328) are classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. Jun 8, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

10. Aug 8, 2019 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ladies restroom trash receptacle not covered, instructed to provide cover.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

11. Jul 18, 2019 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

12. Feb 28, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure statement on menus at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Jan 17, 2019 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

14. Nov 17, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in the basement along the wall near the staircase. Management instructed to maintain the floors dry.

15. Nov 9, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures inside of the prep coolers. Observed soup at 49.3f, gravy at 44.1f, chicken at 45.3f, potato curry at 48f, cream cheese at 45.7f, hamburgers at 43.8f, cheese at 44.6f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 75# of food worth $162. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity in the basement storage area around the cooler compressor units and along the walls. Observed approximately 50 mouse droppings on the floor of the basement in the areas mentioned above. Must clean and remove rodent droppings. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in the basement along the wall near the staircase. Management instructed to maintain the floors dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a calibrated metal stem probe thermometer to take cold and hot food temperatures.

16. Oct 12, 2017 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

17. Jul 14, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

18. Aug 27, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair wall outside men washroom. Clean walls in basement beer walk-in coolers(spills).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and articles in basement storage area to prevent pest harborage.

19. Aug 20, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20-30 mice droppings on shelf under unused 3-compartment sink near bar area, 20-30 rat droppings on shelves in basement storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, shelves in basement storage area, and under unused 3-compartment sink in bar area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair wall outside men washroom. Clean walls in basement beer walk-in coolers(spills).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and articles in basement storage area to prevent pest harborage.

20. Aug 7, 2015 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

21. Aug 5, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store,invert all clean multi-use utensils,dishware in kitchen areas to prevent contamination before use(handles-up).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide and maintain ice bin cover for ice bin at bar area and install and maintain splashguard for mop sink in kitchen. Also,need to replace worned-out gaskets at the 2 door food prep cooler near the cooking equipments.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide,maintain missing end caps on lights in the kitchen area and clean interiors of light shields same area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install,maintain an exposed handsink behind the bar area for handwashing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide,maintain visible thermometers inside all refrigeration units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary items and clutter stored in basement to prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

22. Jul 31, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine. Observed black slimy substance on interior water components of the ice machine. Management instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Tagged held for inspection .must fax letter to the cdph 312-746-8040 for tag removal att:d.bhattal. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store,invert all clean multi-use utensils,dishware in kitchen areas to prevent contamination before use(handles-up).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide and maintain ice bin cover for ice bin at bar area and install and maintain splashguard for mop sink in kitchen. Also,need to replace worned-out gaskets at the 2 door food prep cooler near the cooking equipmrments.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide,maintain missing end caps on lights in the kitchen area and clean interiors of light shields same area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install,maintain an exposed handsink behind the bar area for handwashing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide,maintain visible thermometers inside all refrigeration units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary items and clutter stored in basement to prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

23. Aug 1, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Need to repair/replace rear box freezer lid in poor repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean interior of the 3 door cooler.(both)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Need to repair wall behind prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Need to provide ventilation for mens room, or remove board from fan.

24. Jul 19, 2013 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations