Stolen Saddle

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

Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor bar not properly enclosed, instructed pic overhead protection shall be provided and shall fully extend over all beverages, utensil-holding facilities, and equipment associated with the outdoor beverage bar.priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout in basement dry storage area behind walk-in cooler. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed in rear prep area manual can opener blade incrusted with dried food debris instructed to clean and sanitize or replace blade.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no dump sinks were provided at the outdoor patio bars or rooftop bar for the disposal of liquid waste generated during bar operations. Bar sinks and associated waste piping shall be installed in compliance with the chicago plumbing code. Management was instructed to provide approved, accessible and appropriate bar sinks at each bar area, with all plumbing and waste connections installed in accordance with applicable city of chicago food and plumbing code requirements.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed in roof top bar area flooring is turf, instructed turf must be removed so that flooring behind bar is smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Outer openings not protected. Observed north side door leading to outside patio with 1/2 opening on bottom door. Must make door rodent proof to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty bottom of food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler. Located in the basmenent. Must repaint or replace and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 4-door cooler in kitchen food prep area to have torn gaskets on top and bottom. Door. Must repair/replace at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on prep area coolers condensers. Must clean prep area coolers condensers and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on prep area floor behind cooking equipment. Must keep prep area floor dry/clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed some prep area ceiling light bulbs burned out and one ceiling light cover missing above dishmachine. Must replace burned out ceiling ligh bulbs above prep area and provide a cover for ceiling light bulbs above dishmachine.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 must label with a common name food removed from original container in prep area and storage.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 a bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 ice scoop must be stored in a clean container between use, at bars and basement areas.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 must not use duct tape to repair prep cooler by the cooking equipment

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Throughout inside the premises

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) missing handle at lid of prep cooler in the kitchen accross low temp dish machine. Instructed to replace said handle.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 must provide proper sink stoppers for one-compartment sink at trayline.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 accumulation of grease and food inside the cabine of deep fryers (rear part). Hood above cooking equipment with grease build up. Clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 lids are needed for all receptacles in women's and unisex washrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label with a common name food removed from original container in prep area and storage.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: A bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean container between use, at bars and basement areas.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape to repair prep cooler by the cooking equipment

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Throughout inside the premises

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

Inspector’s note: Missing handle at lid of prep cooler in the kitchen accross low temp dish machine. Instructed to replace said handle.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide proper sink stoppers for one-compartment sink at trayline.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Accumulation of grease and food inside cabine of deep fryers (rear part).hood above cooking equipment with grease build up.clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Lids is needed for all receptacles in women's and unisex washrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk-in coolers. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non-toxic food-grade paint, and/or replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Noticed pizza cutter being stored between two power outlet pipes and wall. Instructed to remove, clean,sanitize and store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Noticed duck tape being used to hold wire for time clock in place. Must not use duck tape or any other tape on a surface that has to be easy to clean.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noticed rusty/dirty table top can opener. Instructed to clean/replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: NOTED Rough fire retardant material applied on ceiling ABOVE WASHBOWLS, URINALS, AND TOILETS throughout the basement men and ladies washrooms. Not smooth and easily cleanable ceiling. Must install a smooth, cleanable ceiling above all washroom fixtures.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All unused coolers/equipment stored on outdoor rear patio area must be removed to prevent rodent harboring.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2 inch gap at door sweep between north entrance/exit double doors and 1/2 inch gap at door sweep at outdoor patio bar door. Must rodent proof doors.

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

Inspector’s note: No splash guard between prep area handwash bowl and dishmachine. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Prep area cutting board surfaces stained and pitted. Instructed manager cutting board surfaces must be smooth and easy to clean.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on prep area coolers condensers. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at coffee machine water line. Must provide and make visible.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacles in womens washroom. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling not covered above main bar. Must provide drop ceiling above main bar.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling water damage at 2nd floor mens washroom. Must repair and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held between use in a container with a sanitizing solution in the kitchen

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Outside ground under the waste oil receptacle with oil spillage,instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed waste water pipe above boxes containing utensils in basement storage area,west site of basement.instructed to encase said pipes or relocate items.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held between use in a container with a sanitizing solution in the kitchen

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Outside ground under the waste oil receptacle with oil spillage,instructed to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found 2 hand sinks at kitchen with loose water handles. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove ice accumulation on right side of walk in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation #37 not corrected from report #1770758 dated 5/13/16: no doors on both basement mens and womans washrooms. Observed open entrances to both. Must provide self-closing doors on both washrooms. Must correct. Serious violation: 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Must removed ice accumulation on right side of walk in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Torn rubber door gaskets on both three door coolers on the cooks line. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: No doors on both basement mens and womans washrooms. Observed open entrances to both. Must provide self-closing doors on both washrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Front bar exposed hand sink hot and cold handles switched. Hot handles must represent hot water, cold handle cold water.

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

Inspector’s note: Unused equipment and piled wood must be removed from the rear patio area to prevent rodent harboring.

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

Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage. One of the two basement ice machines found with black slime like substance inside the machines upper water reservoir where ice is being made. Machine tagged held for inspection and must not use until cdph contacted for re-inspection and tag removal.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during the initial inspection while the above mentioned potentially hazardous foods were being held at improper temperatures. Both certified managers arrived during the inspection. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Torn rubber door gaskets on both three door coolers on the cooks line. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Table top can opener found with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use.

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

Inspector’s note: No doors on both basement mens and womans washrooms. Observed open entrances to both. Must provide self-closing doors on both washrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Front bar exposed hand sink hot and cold handles switched. Hot handles must represent hot water, cold handle cold water.

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

Inspector’s note: Unused equipment and piled wood must be removed from the rear patio area to prevent rodent harboring.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

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

Inspector’s note: Beer bottle boxes and packed water bottles are stored under the waste water pipes in basement area,instructed to relocate items or wrap said pipes surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material, porous liner used on shelves in liquor room need to be replaced,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material observed aluminum foils wrapped on pipe behind the cooking equipment instructed to remove,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: Dust build-up inside deep fryers bottom part instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Water on floor under the ice machine and around the hot water tank in basement area,instructed to find the source and keep floor dry

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint above the wash bowls in men's washroom instructed to remove and paint

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service items stored directly under the main sewer line in the basement. Instructed to either relocate food items or provide a barrier (i.e. Trough, protective wrap) between the pipe and food items.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide drain plugs for the 3-compartment sink at the bar located outside.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a crack between the floor and the wallls along the perimeter of the basement. Instructed to install a baseboard or trim along the bottom of the wall to provide a smooth easily cleanable surface.

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 live fruit flies in the basement near the walk-in-coolers,dry storage areas and mop sink and the bar areas. Approximately 30 live fruit flies were observed on the walls, ceiling and equipment in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Also, the north double- door 1st floor from the main bar is not rodent proof. There is a 1/2" gap along the center bottom of the door.also,the dug out bar doors must be tight fitting all across the bottoms to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED,Consumer advisory must be posted.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use pots/pans must be properly stored and inverted to prevention contamination before use.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NEAR THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice bins at bars require a detail cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Hood and filters over the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning. Ventilation inside the toilet rooms are not working.

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. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED DOORS (FRONT, SIDE AND BACK) NOT RODENT /INSECT PROOFED.INSTRUCTED TO FIX IT.ALSO ONLY A SERVICE AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED,NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR NOR SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.

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

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEANED OBSERVED A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER ITEMS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ,KEEP AREA FREE AND CLEAN OF ITMES MENTIONED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:NO CITATION ISSUED.NOT OPERATING

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 ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR ALL ICE BINS AND ICE MACHINE. NEED TO PAINT RUSTY BEAM USED FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE MAIN BAR ,1ST FLOOR.

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. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED IN EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN BOTH EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN KITCHEN.SHELVES IS NEEDED FOR ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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.BASEBOARD WALLS IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES THE WALL AT EAST SIDE OF PREMISES NEXT TO EXIT DOOR SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH,CLEANEBLE AND WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL.RUSTY LOOKING MATERIAL(BARN SIDING)METAL SHEETS.INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.

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. NEED TO PROVIDE A CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.ALL STAINLESS STEEL WALL MUST BE SEALED,INCLUDED BEHIND THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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. NEED TO PROVIDE A STALL DOOR IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS,2ND FLOOR.

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.ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT 2ND FLOOR.WATER PIPE IS LEAKING UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN.

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. THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.