Point & Feather Chicago

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards on top of the prep line coolers.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and to maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen storage racks, prep tables, food storage containers, interior and exterior of the prep line coolers, bar coolers, sides of kitchen cooking equipments, and deep fryers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors in all three (3) bars with litter debris, broken glass, bottle caps.instructed to clean floors in detail including floor drains also, detail clean walls and ceiling to remove food splashed debris near the kitchen 2-door cooler and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide missing light shield covers in the rear prep/dishwashing areas or provide shatter-proof light bulbs and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers in washrooms to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2603726 dated:09/30/2024 #38---6-202.15: observed openings at base and sides of main front entrance outer glass door and openings at base and side of front emergency exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. #56---6-303.11: observed three missing lights in prep/dishwashing area and all gender employee washroom. Instructed to replace missing lights to increase light intensity in prep/dishwashing area and all gender employee washroom and maintain. Instructed to comply with noted violations and maintain by 10/29/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090, citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed bread crumbs in container not labeled with common name. Instructed to label all containers of food when food is not in original container.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings at base and sides of main front entrance outer glass door and openings at base and side of front emergency exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed three missing lights in prep/dishwashing area and all gender employee washroom. Instructed to replace missing lights to increase light intensity in prep/dishwashing area and all gender employee washroom and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bread crumbs in container not labeled with common name. Instructed to label all containers of food when food is not in original container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base and sides of main front entrance outer glass door and openings at base and side of front emergency exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure when knob is turned to hot water side at handwashing sink in men's washroom(sink #1 left side). Instructed to increase water pressure when knob is turned to hot water side at handwashing sink in men's washroom(sink #1 left side) and maintain. Observed low water pressure at handwashing sink in all gender employee washroom. Instructed to increase water pressure at handwashing sink in all gender employee washroom and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap for three compartment sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to install grease trap for three compartment sink in dishwashing area so that it shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed three missing lights in prep/dishwashing area and all gender employee washroom. Instructed to replace missing lights to increase light intensity in prep/dishwashing area and all gender employee washroom and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside prep coolers in rear food prep area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of flour etc. Not labeled. Instructed to label with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in rear prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed one of 5 toilets in women's toilet room missing a seat. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap. Instructed to install grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside prep coolers in rear food prep area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of flour etc. Not labeled. Instructed to label with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in rear prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no test strips on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide chlorine and qac test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed one of 5 toilets in women's toilet room missing a seat. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap. Instructed to install grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed hole in the wall next to hand sink in rear food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt and debris on floors of all 3 bars and in interior of bar coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out lightbulbs in hood over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside unused reach in coolers in prep area. Must clean interior of all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall in mens washroom caused by door handle. Must repair wall.

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

Inspector’s note: East bar exposed handwash bowl faucet leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed employee bathroom not self closing. Instructed to readjust the door to be self closing.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap under three compartment sink. Grease trap located in the basement per owner. Must show location on next inspection.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must show proof or enrollment of food handlers requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted containers of bulk food items at the basement food dry storage not labeled. Instructed to label all food items.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils (plates,cups,bowls etc) on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean all floor drains especially at the bars.

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

Inspector’s note: Soda gun dispenser holders not clean at bar area, instructed to clean and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to install.

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

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. CEILING PANELS MUST BE PROVIDED ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREAS & THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS FOR THE CLEAN UTENSILS, POT OR PANS IN THE DISHROOM.( OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES & AIR DUCTS IN THIS AREA.)

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. THE LEAKS AT AN ELBOW PIPE UNDER THE DISHMACHINE & AROUND THE WATER- RELEASE LEVER OF THE SAME MACHINE MUST BE FIXED.