Mart Anthony

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed approximately 13 small live flies in rear prep/dish area on walls, coffee equipment, and dried kitchenware, flying throughout dining room and on white papers used for place setting. Noted approximately 20 large rodent droppings scattered on shelving unit used to store liquor bottles and in corner of storage space where restaurant supplies are stored. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize said areas. Must eliminate fly activity on site; priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed stoorage carts located in prep as well as walk in cooler with excessive rust. Instructed to resurface equipment and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors near 3 compartment sink, handsink and dishroom lifting from the floor surface, creating gaps where dried food debris have accumulated. Instructed to repair and provide smooth and easily cleanabale surfaces

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on floor in dishroom/prep area and liquor storage in basement throughout. Instructed to organize said items and store at least 6 inches off floor to prevent hiding space for pest.must maintain premise

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed ventilation fans inside walk in cooler covered with accumulated dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 13 small live flies in rear prep/dish area on walls, coffee equipment and dried kitchenware, flying throughout dining room and on white papers used for place setting. Noted approximately 20 large rodent droppings scattered on shelving unit used to store liquor bottles and in corner of storage space where restaurant supplies are stored. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize said areas. Must eliminate fly activity on site priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stoorage carts located in prep as well as walk in cooler with excessive rust. Instructed to resurface equipment and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors near 3 compartment sink, handsink and dishroom lifting from the floor surface, creating gaps where dried food debris have accumulated. Instructed to repair and provide smooth and easily cleanabale surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in dishroom/prep area and liquor storage in basement throughout. Instructed to organize said items and store at least 6 inches off floor to prevent hiding space for pest.must maintain premise

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fans inside walk in cooler covered with accumulated dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Improper cooling method, cooling down food in tightly covered containers, instructed to loosely cover food during the cooling down process.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Prep cooler missing thermometer, Instructed to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate back flow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install one in a clear view.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside the bottom door of the 2-door prep cooler next to the exit door. Management was instructed to replace the door gasket.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no working mop sink on the premises. Management instructed to provide a working mop sink with running water provided to it.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Repair the corners of the walls between the dish washing area and the prep area.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops at bar stored directly in ice chests and old cheese containers used for food storage. Instructed to store outside of ice chests and use only food grade re-usable containers to avoid contamination.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil container located in rear alley. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2555388 dated 5/6/2022: #58 "no allergen training. All certified food managers must obtain allergen training." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the walls in the rear kitchen/cook area north wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust and dirt build up on the corners of the floors in the cook/kitchen area and storage areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted the 3 compartment sink fixtures has a leak. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the lower compartment deep fryers to remove grease accumulation and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the floors under the dry storage racks in the basement to remove broken glass and drywall debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls next to the pizza oven to remove food splatter and debris--maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dust buildup from the light shields above the prep area and remove grease droplets and accumulation on the electrical lines above the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Plastic and paper is used to stop water from compartment,no stoppers provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Broken thermometor inside the walk-in cooler,instructed to replace

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

Inspector’s note: We observed 25 live small flies on walls by the ice machine and three compartment sink in dish room.two flies on wall by the dining area,and 3 small flies on wall by the prep table were walk-in cooler is located.outer opening not protected.side door in dining area has gap of 1/4 of inch,the metal plate and gasket at bottom of the door is broken. Found rear door by the kitchen wide opened,black screen door not completely thigh fitted to frame door and metal screen with openings. Must remove flies and rodent/insect proof doors.screen material shall not be less than 16 mesh to the inch. Serious violation:7-38-020

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 2-23-15,report#1453782. #33-must clean fryers,ice machine,all pop gun holders, cooking equipment and prep tables to remove all food build up and debris. Must clean and maintain at all times. #34-floors under and around all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all debris, liquor must be off the floor. Coving needed along wall base in rear prep area. Must correct and maintain at all times. #35- walls and ceiling in prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust and splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times. #45-not all food handlers on site with food handler certificates. Instructed manager to provide certificates for all food handlers. Information provided serious violation:7-42-090 today 9-9-16 we observed the same violations.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler, not able to clean. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface plastic and paper is used to stop water from compartment,no stoppers provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Debris on shelves inside the walk-in cooler instructed to clean and maintain

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Broken thermometor inside the walk-in cooler,instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed in front bar and rear prep area. Rubber gaskets needed at all reach in coolers. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean fryers,ice machine,all pop gun holders, cooking equipment and prep tables to remove all food build up and debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Floors in basement in need of cleaning to remove all debris. All supplies and liqour must be off the floor. Coving needed along wall base in front bar and rear prep area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust and splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights in rear prep area in need of sheilding. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Leak at 3 compartment sink in front bar faucet in need of repair. Faucet in ladies room water in need of adjusting to add pressure. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in basement must be removed and or organized. Correct and maintain at all times

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container at all times. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Not all food handlers on site with food handler certificates. Instructed manager to provide certificates for all food handlers. Information provided

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

Inspector’s note: Invert all carryout containers to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards along walls in prep and dish washing areas. Repair door sweep on south door in dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Reeplace missing light shields in dish washing area. Provide light shield or shatterproof bulb in walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store ice scoop handle up or in separate container to minimize bare hand contact.

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

Inspector’s note: Multi ue ytensils not proper stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before.

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

Inspector’s note: Shelves inside cooler rusty. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener attached to prep table, exterior of cooking equipment, and soda gun holders not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to remove rust on walk-in cooler floor and apply non-toxic sealant to surface and detail clean floor along sides and under cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food hairs not wearing hair restraint in prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restraint for all employees in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean sides of hot cooking equipments,stoves,deep fryers,manual can opener and housing attached,fan covers inside 2 door coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting inside the 2 door cooler,light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler not shielded.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean,maintain hood and filters over the cooking equipments.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide internal thermometer inside the cookline cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean,organize basement storage areas,remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage,remaining articles must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 12 RODENT DROPPING IN STORAGE AREA BY KITCHEN, ALONG WALL BY KITCHEN, AND RODENT MARKS ON FLOOR SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7:38-020

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 8/10/2010, FOR VIOLATIONS #'S, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, AND 41, SEE ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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 RESTRICT STORING ITEMS NOT PERTAINING TO KITCHEN IN KITCHEN AREA, MUST STORE BIKE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

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

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIOED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNITS,SERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION.

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 LABEL,DATE ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.

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.SPLAASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NOT INSTALLED,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

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 CLEAN AND DEGREASE THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND SURFACES IN DETAIL.

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.THE FLOOR UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IS DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.

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.WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOMS MUST BE REPLACED.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT RIGHT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS ARE DUSTY.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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 CLEAN & ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.