The Promontory

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 1, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Feb 15, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Dec 8, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Feb 5, 2020 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom between double exit doors in kitchen. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed sugar packets stored on floor inside cabinet in coffee prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in second floor storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machines in rear storage area. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall surfaces and baseboards along walls in dish washing area and utensil storage area. Observed opening in floor in southwest corner of second floor bar. Instructed manager to repair, seal and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside floor drains in first and second floor bar areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two missing light shields in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Feb 4, 2020 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signs located at the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas, bars and toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods (chopped greens, cooked chicken) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing the product discard dates. Instructed to provide labels with discard dates for all tcs rte foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed tableware not being inverted stored by the customer dining area. Instructed to invert tableware in order to prevent any possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold water not functioning properly on one of two hand washing sinks located in the men's 1st floor toilet room. Observed a faucet is missing on the one compartment sink located in the 2nd floor bar area. Instructed to repair all.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the food prep area and around the dish machine with accumulated debris under the 3 compartment sink, under the dish machine and under the fryers. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. May 31, 2019 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signs located at the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas, bars and toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods (chopped greens, cooked chicken) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing the product discard dates. Instructed to provide labels with discard dates for all tcs rte foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for all foods that can be ordered or served undercooked or raw (chicken liver mousse). Instructed to add a disclosure on the menu for all undercooked or raw foods. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed tableware not being inverted stored by the customer dining area. Instructed to invert tableware in order to prevent any possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed cold water not functioning properly on one of two hand washing sinks located in the men's 1st floor toilet room. Observed a faucet is missing on the one compartment sink located in the 2nd floor bar area. Instructed to repair all.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors in the food prep area and around the dish machine with accumulated debris under the 3 compartment sink, under the dish machine and under the fryers. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Oct 19, 2017 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   13 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw oysters stored above uncovered mushrooms, raw pork stored above cooked sausage in walk-in cooler and raw beef stored on top of cooked beef in reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store produce, cooked, and ready to eat food above raw shellfish, meat, and poultry to prevent contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005a

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Original food sanitation certificates not posted. Instructed manager to post original food sanitation certificates. Serious violation 7-38-012a

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

     Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from 8-23-16 not displayed and visible to all customers. Inspection report summary shall be posted in plain view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All tableware must be inverted, covered, or reset upon customer seating.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Defrost interior of small regrigerator in coffee prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine, cooking equpment, prep tables, coolers, freezers.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dish washing, and bar areas.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area. Replace missing baseboards along walls in hallway near prep area and dish washing area. Removoe peeling paint on wall behind utensil storage rack near dish washing area. Clean all light shields in prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields in rear prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Repair cold water handle on rear exposed sink in rear prep area. Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in dish washing area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.

8. Aug 23, 2016 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler at front hot line with hand to mouth contact (drinking from a opened cup)while preparing/handling foods. Instructed no hand to mouth contact at open food line. Critical violation issued 7-38-010(a).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Seal interior gaskets of 2-dr refrigerator at rear.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Detail clean dish storage rack of dust build-up. Clean/sanitize interior bottom of refrigeration/freezer units of meat juices and food debris.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean floors at walk-in cooler, and throughout rear area of food spills and debris.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Remove dust build-up on walls outside of dishroom. Remove peeling paint on wall behind dish storage rack.

9. May 28, 2015 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Facilities to maintain proper temperature

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 6- drawer prep cooler at 50.5f with ready to eat and cooked foods stored inside for sale.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240 when ready.must have cold holdinh unit at 40.0f or below.(critical 7-38-005a)

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooked and ready to eat foods stored inside above mentioned 6- drawer prep cooler such as hummus 48.8f 5/27 1lb.,asparagus 47.2f 5/27 1lb.,sausage 47.0f 5/27 6oz.,green beans 48.7f-49.0f 1lb. 5/27/cauliflower 47.2f -47.6f 1lb,fava beans 48.9f 1lb. 5/27,peas 47.7f 1lb. 5/27,tomatoe sauce 48.2f 2lbs. 5/27,cheese sauce 4lbs.48.8f 5/27,product was dumped and denatured.must have cold holding at 40.0f or below.appx. 12.6 lbs.$52.(critical 7-38-005a)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard in front prep area at hand sink next to prep cooler.must remove rust from shelving units in walk in cooler.must repair worn door gasket on walk in cooler.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from fryers,shelving units ,interior of ovens.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor under cooking equipment and dish washing area,electrical closets,floor drains where needed.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from walls in prep areas and near dish machine,filters at hood,light shields.must seal hole in wall near ice machine,mold on wall over dish machine.must repair or replace threshold at front,side and 2nd fl. Doors.missing wall base leading to 2nd fl.stair case.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls near ice machine.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at dish machine.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles of of floor in 2nd fl. Liquor walk in cooler.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide beard restraints for food handlers.

10. Jun 23, 2014 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must post a consumer advisory sign for undercooked menu items.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed second floor drainline in walk-in cooler not properly routed to a drain line. Must route to a drain line or provide a drip pan. (equipment on site today (june 23) to make correction.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal gaps/cracks and uneven spots in floors on first/second floor dining area, walk-in beer cooler. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable through-out. Must finish raw wood stairs leading to second floor boiler room.

11. Jun 13, 2014 Fail

    License · Fail

    11 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      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 doors leading to patio deck not rodent proofed; two 1/4 inch gaps at bottom corner and center of door; must seal areas to completely rodent proof door. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no outside metal container with lid for garbage disposal; must provide. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Glasswasher behind second floor bar not working properly; unit must be working properly to obtain an accurate reading of the wash water temperature and sanitizing agent strength. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must post a consumer advisory sign for undercooked menu items.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed second floor drain line in walk-in cooler not properly routed to a drain line; must route to a drain line or provide a drip pan. Uneven wood surrounds at second floor bar service areas. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal gaps/cracks and uneven spots in floors on first/second floor behind bars, dining area floor (including perimeter), ice machine room and in walk-in beer cooler. Also in wait station area. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable through-out. Must finish raw wood stairs leading to second floor boiler room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed both sets of double doors on second floor with gaps underneath; instructed to provide door sweeps and/or seal doors to seal gaps underneath to prevent possible rodent entry from neighboring business. Also seal door at bottom by the first floor washrooms (equipment room door) belonging to university. Must seal all openings in walls around pipes and conduit lines. Provide a cover for sprinkler pipe opening on ceiling of dishwashing room. Observed front prep area without coving around and behind equipment. Must provide 4 inch wall coving around equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide a light shield for walk-in cooler on first floor in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No self closing device observed on washroom door on second floor in entertainment area; provide a self-closing device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Second floor washroom sinks do not run for a least fifteen seconds when in operation; must adjust timers to run for a minimum of fifteen seconds while washing hands. No hot runninng water at sinks in second floor entertainment areas. Must restore hot running water to all sinks in said area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter and debris at second floor boiler (water heater) room. Must clean and maintain area.

    • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

      No smoking regulations

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a 'no smoking' sign at doors and other areas where smoking is prohibited.

12. Jun 5, 2014 Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations