Rabbit Hole

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gasket seal on door #3 of the three door lower reach in cooler in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving inside the lower reach in needing to be cleaned and clear of light building rust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored in basement under the stairs and along the wall at the bottom of the stairs. Instructed to remove all items as a means of preventing a possible harboring space for pest and or insects.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up dirt and small debris on the floor under shelving and behind the deep freezer units in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead water bugs in basement area along walkin path. Instructed to remove all dead insects as a means of preventing possible feeding for other insects.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the lower reach in cooling unit in the food prep area with a build up of food stains, debris on the gaskets and floor base of the unit and rusting on the shelving. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and dust on the sides of the cooking equipment and under the flat top/ grill unit in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor and wall under and behind the cooking equipment with a build up of grease and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain area as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead water bugs in basement area along walkin path. Instructed to remove all dead insects as a means of preventing possible feeding for other insects.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the lower reach in cooling unit in the food prep area with a build up of food stains, debris on the gaskets and floor base of the unit and rusting on the shelving. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and dust on the sides of the cooking equipment and under the flat top/ grill unit in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor and wall under and behind the cooking equipment with a build up of grease and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain area as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed opening on southside entrance door bottom left side. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed eastside unisex washroom door not tight-fitting. Instructed to repair eastside washroom door so that it shall be tight-fitting.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on exterior of fan covers in walk in cooler and fan cover in basement prep area. Instructed to clean fan covers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Crates used as shelving and storage throughout basement. Facility must remove and replace with containers that is smooth, easily cleanable, non-abosorbent, and durable.

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

Inspector’s note: Foil used as lining under prep-table shelfs in basement. Instructed to remove and replace with a surface that is smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.

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

Inspector’s note: Nonfood-contact surfaces of dry storage metal wire rack shevling located in prep-line cooler in main floor kitchen, has rusted and is no longer easily cleanable. Replace rusted and is no longer easily cleanable. Replace with a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material meeting nsf/ansi certification fof use with a foodservice facility.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking pipe of water under dish machine in dish room. Facility must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Hole in ceiling basement located near dry storage area in basement. Facility must ensure that all surfaces are smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor under grill area located near prep-line unit-----and-----under flat top grill is soiled with food debris and grease. Facility must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler located in basement. Must repaint or replace shelving.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install floor baseboard/coving along the wall next to hand washing sink located in the basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt grease and food debris on floor under around and behing cooking equipment on 1st floor food prep area. Also observed heavy dirt and debris on floor inside walk-in cooler, underneath storage shelving and throughout rear storage area in the basement. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on walls behind prep tables, cooking equipment and dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings into walls and around pipes in basement. Must seal openings surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in basement. Must removed cluttre and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage. Must elevate items 6inches off floor/wall in basement.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report#2282710 on 4/5/19. Found no allergen training certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed no backflow prevention device for coffee machine located in the basement. A back flow prevention device must be located, so that it may be serviced and maintained. -

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for coffee machine located in the basement. A back flow prevention device must be located, so that it may be serviced and maintained. -

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 30 or more small live flies on ceiling and bar fixtures, above front bar area. Instructed manager to contact pest control operator to eliminate activity before re inspection date. Serious violation #7-38-020

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Dumpsters not rodent proof. Observed all garbage dumpsters missing lids at time of inspection. Possible food source for rodent and other pest. Instructed site to contact waste management to repair or replace dumpsters before re inspection date. Serious Violation # 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on right side of exposed hand sink in basement adjacent to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to install splash guard. Maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black mold like substance embedded on exterior surface of door gaskets on 4 door cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean oily residue from sides of cooking equipment. Must clean dust from ventilation in restrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in walk in beer cooler unsmooth with gaps in the floor surrounding the posts that support the shelving. Must fill in gaps so floor is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed missing floor tiles in center of bar prep area. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in basement dry food storage areas to be unfinished and unsmooth. Must provide finished (smooth and easily cleanable) ceilings in all food storage areas, including above dry foods, soda storage and chest freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation in both customer restrooms to be inoperable. Must repair. Observed leak at waste piping on right compartment of 3 compartment sink. Must repair. Observed no prep/dump sink at bar to accommodate dumping of drinks before glassware is loaded into the dish machine. Must install a prep sink in the bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Found one ice box freezer in the basement with syrup splashes. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found grease and accumulated grime and dust at the exhaust hood celing vents at the exhaust canopy in the kitchen. Found a gap at the wall leading to the kitchen. Must caulk gap at the bottom portion of the wall and wall coving to prevent pest entry. Found excessive dust accumulation at the air conditioning duct in the dining and bar area. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no back flow prevention device for the basement ice machine. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards worned-out with dark grooves.instructed to repair/replace. Ice bin covers for consumable ice bins at bar are missing.instructed to provide and maintain. Lid to chest freezer at basement is loose.instructed to repair lid to chest freezer and maintain.some shelvings are rusty inside the walk-in-cooler.instructed to replace/repair using a non-toxic finish and maintain.also,broken gaskets at cookline prep cooler.instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair damaged floor inside the liquor walk-in-cooler in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Caulk along the wall at kitchen dishwashing machine area is blackened/worned out.instructed to repair, surface must be smooth,easily cleanable . Holes and openings on walls and ceiling throughout the basement food prep/storage area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings to prevent entry points for pests and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean and organize basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and remaining articles must be properly stored at least 6”inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning and maintain.

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 approximately 30 rat droppings in cluttered basement storage floors at north east corner and north west corner behind the hot water tank area.instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas in detail and pest control service is now reccomended. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards worned-out with dark grooves.instructed to repair/replace. Ice bin covers for consumable ice bins at bar are missing.instructed to provide and maintain. Lid to chest freezer at basement is loose.instructed to repair lid to chest freezer and maintain.some shelvings are rusty inside the walk-in-cooler.instructed to replace/repair using a non-toxic finish and maintain.also,broken gaskets at cookline prep cooler.instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The following not clean interior/exterior of bar coolers,slicer,bottom compartments of deep fryers,sides of hot cooking equipments.instructed to detail clean and sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises including basement storage areas require a detail cleaning and repair damaged floor inside the liquor walk-in-cooler in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Caulk along the wall at kitchen dishwashing machine area is blackened/worned out.instructed to repair, surface must be smooth,easily cleanable . Holes and openings on walls and ceiling throughout the basement food prep/storage area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings to prevent entry points for pests and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Small water leak at drain pipe beneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink in basement food prep/storage.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean and organize basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and remaining articles must be properly stored at least 6”inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning and maintain.

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 approximately 30 rat droppings in cluttered basement storage floors at north east corner and north west corner behind the hot water tank area.instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas in detail and pest control service is now reccomended. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards worned-out with dark grooves.instructed to repair/replace. Ice bin covers for consumable ice bins at bar are missing.instructed to provide and maintain. Lid to chest freezer at basement is loose.instructed to repair lid to chest freezer and maintain.some shelvings are rusty inside the walk-in-cooler.instructed to replace/repair using a non-toxic finish and maintain.also,broken gaskets at cookline prep cooler.instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The following not clean interior/exterior of bar coolers,slicer,bottom compartments of deep fryers,sides of hot cooking equipments.instructed to detail clean and sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises including basement storage areas require a detail cleaning and repair damaged floor inside the liquor walk-in-cooler in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Caulk along the wall at kitchen dishwashing machine area is blackened/worned out.instructed to repair, surface must be smooth,easily cleanable . Holes and openings on walls and ceiling throughout the basement food prep/storage area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings to prevent entry points for pests and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Small water leak at drain pipe beneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink in basement food prep/storage.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean and organize basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and remaining articles must be properly stored at least 6”inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, pastas,hamburgers, etc.) are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared or served and city of chicago sanitation certificate must be posted as required. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: White bulk food containers on wheels near the walk-in-cooler must be labeled and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior upper panel of ice machine and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners in need for further cleaning throughout the premises and floor with broken concrete inside basement liquor walk-in-cooler.instructed to clean,repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter conditions along the south wall of the basement.instructed to remove clutter due to potential pest harborage and elevate stored articles at least 6" inches of the floor/wall for easier cleaning and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoops at the bar area must be properl stored inverted in a clean container and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wooden surfaces and shelvings in the basement dry storage areas must be sealed using a non-toxic finish and maintain.

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 approximately 50 rat droppings on floors along the walls and corners in cluttered basement dry storage areas and liquor room.instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas and pest control service is now reccomended. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods (chicken,hamburgers etc.) are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared or served and have certificate posted as required. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label all bulk food storage containers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wooden surfaces and shelvings in the basement dry storage areas must be sealed using a non-toxic finish and maintain. Observed broken gaskets at kitchen prep cooler.instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean fan covers and shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler and interior of cabinet at bar area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises including the bar require a detail cleaning and seal opening on floor near the ice machine in basement dry storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing sink stoppers for the kitchen 3 compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate stored articles in basement dry storage areas at least 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelves inside the walk in cooler at the basement. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.... Also noted shelves inside walk in cooler lined with card board boxes. Instructed to remove cardboard boxes from shelves, clean and maintain.....noted 3 compartment sink with no stoppers. Instructed to provide stoppers for the sink.....noted milk crates used for elevation at the basement food prep/storage. Instructed to use appropriate shelving for food elevation to prevent hiding places for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors through out especially underneath cooking stove encrusted with grease and along wall base and underneath equipment at the basement food storage/prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at the 3 compartment sink faucet. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter on shelves through out the basement food prep/storage area. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted over 75 rat dropping on floor along wall base,shelves at the basement dry storage area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager of city of chicago food certificate on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served (chicken,pasta etc). Instructed to have a certified food manager with a city of chicago food service license on site at all times. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelves inside the walk in cooler at the basement. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.... Also noted shelves inside walk in cooler lined with card board boxes. Instructed to remove cardboard boxes from shelves, clean and maintain.....noted 3 compartment sink with no stoppers. Instructed to provide stoppers for the sink.....noted milk crates used for elevation at the basement food prep/storage. Instructed to use appropriate shelving for food elevation to prevent hiding places for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors through out especially underneath cooking stove encrusted with grease and along wall base and underneath equipment at the basement food storage/prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted multiple holes and openings on walls and ceiling through out the basement food prep/storage area. Instructed to seal all holes and opening to prevent entry points for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at the 3 compartment sink faucet. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter on shelves through out the basement food prep/storage area. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pests.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served (chicken, pasta, soup, and hamburgers etc). Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food are prepared and served. Citation issued for serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 75 mice dropping on floor through out the basement food storage area and liquor room.also noted about 5 flying insects at the bar food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served chicken, pasta, soup, and hamburgers etc. Also noted no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food are prepared and served. Citation issued for serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a slimy substance inside soda gun holder at the bat. Instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base especially where droppings were found at the basement dry storage.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. No city of chicago food sanitation certificate was posted on the premises. Premises serves chicken, pasta, soup, and hamburgers. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. No city of chicago food sanitation certificate was posted on the premises. Premises serves chicken, pasta, soup, and hamburgers. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the ice machine.

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 on the premises and live fruit flies in the men's washroom. 10 rat droppings were observed on the floor of the basement under the stairwells and behind the chest freezer. Management instructed to clean and remove the rodent droppings from the floor. Also, observed 5 live fruit flies in the men's washroom. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. No city of chicago food sanitation certificate was posted on the premises. Premises serves chicken, pasta, soup, and hamburgers. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: No inspection summary report was posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection summary report and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label all bulk food storage containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the 1st floor prep cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the broken floor tiles behind the bar. Seal the opening in the basement floor of the liquor storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal the openings in the walls and foundation of the basement to prevent rodent entry.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food and sanitation manager on site while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods. Instructed to obtain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling above the ice maker in basement's area in poor area not finished basement ceiling. Instructed to cover ceiling above ice maker.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE BAR WHERE IT IS PEELING FROM THE WALL.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the leaking drain line under the right compartment of the 3 compartment sink.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (IE:FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC)

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND STORE UPSIDE DOWN.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE A COVER FOR ICE BIN WHERE MISSING AND USE COVERS PROVIDED FOR REMAINING ICE BINS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ICE MACHINE.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN CONCRETE AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET & PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE EVERYTHING 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS.