Home Rate Club (Former Press Box)

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 1, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. May 31, 2023 Pass

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   No violations

3. Jun 22, 2022 Pass

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   No violations

4. Jul 1, 2021 Pass

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   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw exposed wood lining wall in food prep area located in te 200 level. Instructed to either seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed oil build up on the ventilation system located above stove area in the 200 level. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. May 14, 2019 Pass

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   No violations

6. Jun 14, 2018 Pass

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   No violations

7. Jun 15, 2017 Pass

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   4 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: Properly store clean knives when not in use.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean the interior bottom of the deep freezer.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Remove excess water on the floors in the prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

8. May 25, 2016 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

9. May 7, 2015 Pass

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   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards stained in rear prep area. Instd to clean and maintain same.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution.

10. Jun 18, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

11. Aug 28, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing where worn, deep cuts and discolored. Must replace and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the dish area in need of repair. Replace broken tiles regrout where needed, and correct coving. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall in dish area in need of replacing with a non pourous material. Remove wood. Must correct and maintain at all times.

12. Apr 24, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous fo0ods at improper temperatures: hamburgers at 45.1f, sour cream at 45.3f. Discarded 5lbs. Of food worth $25. Instructed to have cold foods held at 40f or lower at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

13. Apr 19, 2012 Pass

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    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. BAR ICE BIN COVER IS IMPROPER SIZE, MUST PROVIDE LARGER SIZE.

14. Sep 28, 2011 Pass

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    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BAR GUN HOLDERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS AT BAR AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS OF FRONT BAR WITH WATER DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHEILD IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. 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. AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. VENTILATION NEEDED IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

15. Mar 30, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not swept at kitchen areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter at kitchen areas.(old boxes,equipment,etc.)

16. Mar 26, 2010 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT BARS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SMALL BAR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND BAR AREAS AND CLEAN SODA GUN HOLDERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL SECTIONS AT LARGE BAR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WASTE LINE AT SODA GUN DISPENSER NEXT TO LARGE BAR.

17. Mar 26, 2010 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SMALL BAR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL SECTIONS AT BARS AND SEAL WALL SECTION AT LARGE BAR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WASTE LINE AT SODA GUN DISPENSER NEXT TO LARGE BAR.