McM Pub & Liquors

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in rear food prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lightbulbs in men's and women's toilet rooms. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil being used as liner on prep surfaces throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all foil and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on middle door of three door reach-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace gasket and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt and food debris on floor behind all cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors behind cooking equipment and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-204.16 observed the cold plate and beverage lines stored inside of the ice bin at the back bar. Management instructed that the cold plate and beverage lines cannot be in contact with consumable ice.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed several light fixtures in the prep area with no end caps on the ends of the light fixtures and shields. Management instructed to install.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cold plate and beverage lines stored inside of the ice bin at the back bar. Management instructed that the cold plate and beverage lines cannot be in contact with consumable ice.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed several light fixtures in the prep area with no end caps on the ends of the light fixtures and shields. Management instructed to install.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice accumulation and food debris inside freezer located in the rear preparation area near the three compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors behind cooking equipment and underneath three compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 instructed to refinish or replace cutting board with deep seams and stain on top of 3 door reach-in cooler.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 instructed to repair non working ventilation inside rear men's washroom.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside produce reach-in cooler in prep/cooking area.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to label food storage containers identified with common name (flour, salt, sugar etc)

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to refinish or replace cutting board with deep seams and stain on top of 3 door reach-in cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces and vent cover of produce reach-in cooler in prep/cooking area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain mechanical vent cover inside women's washroom in rear area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair non working ventilation inside rear men's washroom.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2345960 issued on 11-20-19 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 no citation issued #47 - instructed to replace broken splash guard for rear bar area and to maintain. #47 - observed torn gaskets inside prep cooler across from grill. Management instructed to replace the torn door gaskets. #56 - missing end caps for light fixtures in kitchen prep area showed to manager.instructed to provide and maintain. #57 - found (3) food handler training certificates expired.instructed to provide up to date food handler certificates and maintain as required.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace broken splash guard for rear bar area and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets inside prep cooler across from grill. Management instructed to replace the torn door gaskets. -

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located at ice machine. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing end caps for light fixtures in kitchen prep area showed to manager.instructed to provide and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.must provide and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approximately 40 mouse droppings along walls underneath stock shelfs in the liquor retail store front area and on lower shelfs behind front counters in same area showed manager.instructed manager to remove, to clean and sanitize all affected areas in detail and reccomend to call licensed pest control company for service.priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a), citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace broken splash guard for rear bar area and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets inside prep cooler across from grill. Management instructed to replace the torn door gaskets. -

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior shelfs in coolers and freezers including beer coolers throughout the premises.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located at ice machine. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found hand sink slow draining in kitchen area.must repair and to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors along the walls and in all corners in kitchen prep/cooking area and floors along the walls and in all corners in (2) bar area, in liquor retail store front area and seal noticeable opening on floor under dry storage shelfs in rear dry storage room and to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest in the rear dry storage room and elevate stored items at least to 6" inches off the floor for easier cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of dusts on walls/ceilings in kitchen prep area and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing end caps for light fixtures in kitchen prep area showed to manager.instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found interior surfaces of ice machine still not clean with visible mold like substances (black substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice which to be used for human consumption. Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink not maintained properly. Water seeping in between middle dividers. Instructed to repair properly. No plumbers putty allowed. Must be welded smoothly. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: All food items inside the reach in and upright refrigeration needs labels.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of coolers and freezers including beer coolers behind (2) bar.---------must detail clean and maintain storage shelves throughout premises (prep/cooking area, 2 bars, storage area). Shelvings inside all coolers in prep/cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep/cooking area and floors along the walls and in all corners in (2) bar area, in retail area of store front,under the refrigeration in the store area all corners,walk in cooler.-----------instructed to seal holes on floor behind front bar are this is by the 3 compartment sink is and the hole by the ice bin area..

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed so repair leaky drainpipe underneath exposed hand sink in rear bar area.

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

Inspector’s note: Found interior surfaces of ice machine with visible mold like substances (pink and black slimy substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice which to be used for human consumption. Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink not maintained properly. Water seeping in between middle dividers. Instructed to repair properly. No plumbers putty allowed. Must be welded smoothly. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report# 2049276 issued on 04-25-2017. Serious violation 7-42-090 #32 - defrost ice cream freezer with heavy ice accumulated and maintain. Install a splash guard between the drain board of the 3 compartment sink and the exposed hand sink behind the bar and maintain. #33 - clean,remove the dust build up on the fan guard of the coca cola cooler and maintain. #34 - clean the floor under the coolers in the liquors area and maintain. Also clean floor inside the furnace room and maintain. #35 - dust accumulated on the walls and ceiling thru-out the kitchen. Must clean, removed dust and maintain. #36 - missing end caps to hold the plastic light shield of the light bulb in the prep area. Must provide and maintain. 07/25/2017 #40 - provide visible thermometer in the small cooler with vegetables. #45 - must provide proof of idph food handlers

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

Inspector’s note: All food items inside the reach in and upright refrigeration needs labels.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide tight fitting lid/cover for ice bin behind 2 bars.-------instructed to clean and repaint exterior top surface of grease box underneath 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.----------must clean and repaint/replace rusty racks/shelvings inside all coolers.in the two bar areas,inside of cooler with a puddle of water inside unit.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of coolers and freezers including beer coolers behind (2) bar.---------must detail clean and maintain storage shelves throughout premises (prep/cooking area, 2 bars, storage area). Shelvings inside all coolers in prep/cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep/cooking area and floors along the walls and in all corners in (2) bar area, in retail area of store front,under the refrigeration in the store area all corners,walk in cooler.-----------instructed to seal holes on floor behind front bar are this is by the 3 compartment sink is and the hole by the ice bin area..

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters with grease and dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath 3 compartment sink in rear prep/cooking area.--------instructed to repair inoperable ceiling vent inside men's washroom in rear bar area.---------must provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in rear prep/cooking area.1st bar in rear the faucet is being held by white towel. Needs to replace or fix.

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

Inspector’s note: Defrost ice cream freezer with heavy ice accumulated and maintain. Install a splash guard between the drain board of the 3 compt sink and the exposed hand sink behind the bar and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean,remove the dust build up on the fan guard of the coca cola cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under the coolers in the liquors area and maintain. Also clean floor inside the furnace room and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Dust acccumulated on the walls and ceiling thru-out the kitchen. Must clean, removed dust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing end caps to hold the plastic light shield of the light bulb in the prep area. Must provide and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provde visible thermometer in the small cooler with vegetables.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of idph food handlers certificate. (manager stated they all have food handlers certificate) but i did not see any proof.

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

Inspector’s note: Found black slimy mold like substance in several areas of upper interior of ice machine. Found small amount of orange mold like substance on lower interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean, sanitize and maintain. (Ice machine turned off until can be serviced.) Serious violation. 7-38-005(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Found tin foil used as a liner on grill. Instructed to remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found grease build up in lower interior of fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Vents in customer restrooms have dust build up. Must remove, clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside cooler. Must use food grade bags or washable containers. Cracked/broken splash guard being repaired with tape at the kitchen exposed hand sink must be replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked/chipping floor at the bar ice bin and three compartment sink. Must repair to make smooth and cleanable. White unknown powder along baseboards throughout bar and kitchen. Must remove and maintain clean floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shields above the ice machine. Must replace.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Cooks line wiping clothes must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler certificates or proof of training for all required food handler/employees.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 6-18-14 not corrected. #32- instructed to clean and repaint grease box lid/top with rust build-up underneath 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.---------must provide tight fitting lid/cover for ice bin behind . #33-instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of 3 compartment sink in rear prep area and interior surface of ice machine behind upper and lower panel and soda gun holder behind bar.#34- instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners behind bar especially behind beer cooler and must clean floor drains in rear prep area to prevent pest harboring. #36-instructed to replace dead light bulbs above ice machine/reach-in freezer in rear prep area.----------lights must be shielded above rear prep area.#38-instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.#43-noted ice s

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard between the kitchen exposed hand sink and metal rack shelving with stored clean dishes and utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing and damaged floor tile with pooling water under the kitchen exposed hand sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked and peeling wall caulking at the mens washroom washbowl. Must replace/reseal.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior kitchen exposed hand sink dirty. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods (eg chicken, beef, hot and cold sandwiches etc.) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when handling potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation issued 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint grease box lid/top with rust build-up underneath 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.---------must provide tight fitting lid/cover for ice bin behind bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of 3 compartment sink in rear prep area and interior surface of ice machine behind upper and lower panel and soda gun holder behind bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners behind bar especially behind beer cooler and must clean floor drains in rear prep area to prevent pest harborage..

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace dead light bulbs above ice machine/reach-in freezer in rear prep area.----------lights must be shielded above rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Must be stored in a clean separate container to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Food items in freezer are not labeled. Need to label food items in reach in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Cold holdb unit in prep area have build up of grime on the exterior. Need to detail clean.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Need to provide metal stem thermometers for the cooks.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machice have build up of grime. Need to detail clean and sanitize ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Racks in walk-in cooler are rusty . MU8T PROVIDE NEW RACKS IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Vent in walk in coolers and reach in cooler has build up of dust. Must detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, or replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Celing tiles in woman's bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in rear storage areas shall be provided.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Foods in coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice bins not properly covered. Instructed to provided covers over ice bin.

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

Inspector’s note: Sinks, cooking equipment, storage shelves and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored in rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager no premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served soup at 192.3F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be premises and certificate must be posted at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior and interior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor not maintained in storage area. Instructed to repair florr and detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Sink stoppers not provide at three comp sink. Instructed to provide sink stoppers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on top of machine. Instructed to store inside sanitize container.