Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville Bar & Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 12, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 20 live small flies on walls at rear storage area and 10 live small flies on walls outside of walk in coolers. Instructed manager must remove all small fly activity by date of reinspection. Priority foundaation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food build up/food spills at the following locations- interior/exterior of all sinks especially around hot and cold water handles/ table tops and prep area and dishwash area shelves. Instructed manager must clean and maintain all equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt/food debris on walls at dishwash area, prep area, storage rooms, bar and interior of all floor drains. Instructed manager must clean all walls and interior of all floor drains.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Sep 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Sep 15, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pinkish black build up on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean interior of ice machine and ensure all food contact surfaces are clean to sight and touch. Prioirty foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed more than 25 flies throughout facility including in bars, in kitchen, and in upstairs storage. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation violation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris and soil build up on floors in walk in coolers and in floor drains. 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 filters above griddle area with an accumulation of dust and grease build up. Instructed manager to clean.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2598426 dated august 1 2024 instructed manager to: #55 clean and maintain floors. Observed heavily soiled floors underneath and behind equipment throughout facility including: in both bar areas, in central cooking area, and in rear cooking area. Instructed manager to address previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food managers with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to ensure all certified food managers have food allergens.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Aug 1, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed upright hot-holding unit in central kitchen area with no digital thermometer gauge and missing internal ambient air thermometer to verify hot-holding unit temperature. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer with a sufficient temperature range in each hot-holding unit used to store tcs food and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed maintenance tools stored above clean utensils and equipment (plates) on the main kitchen area prep shelf. Instructed to relocate maintenance tools away such that they do not contaminate equipment or utensils and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors beneath equipment in the following areas to be heavily-soiled with grease or other debris: beneath cooking equipment at central kitchen cook line, beneath cooking equipment and shelves in the rear food prep area, beneath cold-holding equipment and shelves throughout rear bar area. Instructed to clean floors at adequate frequency to prevent build up of grease stains and other debris and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal items and properly-covered beverages stored throughout cold-holding units and other equipment storage facilities throughout establishment. Instructed to relocate employee items and provide designated area for the storage of employee personal items such that they do not contaminate food or equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Jul 29, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs food items at improper temperature for cold-holding in the small prep walk-in cooler: cut tomatoes at 54.0f, cooked chicken at 49.0f, ham at 48.7f, raw beef at 50.1f, breaded shrimp at 51.0f. Instructed to denature and discard out-of-temperature tcs food items. Person-in-charge denatured and discarded all out-of-temperature tcs food items on-site at time of inspection. Approximately 85.0 lbs of food valued at approximately $1,000.00 discarded on-site. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small prep walk-in cooler at improper internal temperature for cold-holding tcs food items (56.0f internal ambient air temperature at time of inspection). Instructed to remove all tcs food from cold-holding unit and cease use of unit for cold-holding tcs food until repaired or replaced and re-inspected by cdph prior to use. Person-in-charge removed all tcs food items from cooler. Walk-in cooler tagged on-site with instructions to contact cdph prior to use. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed upright hot-holding unit in central kitchen area with no digital thermometer gauge and missing internal ambient air thermometer to verify hot-holding unit temperature. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer with a sufficient temperature range in each hot-holding unit used to store tcs food and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed maintenance tools stored above clean utensils and equipment (plates) on the main kitchen area prep shelf. Instructed to relocate maintenance tools away such that they do not contaminate equipment or utensils and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors beneath equipment in the following areas to be heavily-soiled with grease or other debris: beneath cooking equipment at central kitchen cook line, beneath cooking equipment and shelves in the rear food prep area, beneath cold-holding equipment and shelves throughout rear bar area. Instructed to clean floors at adequate frequency to prevent build up of grease stains and other debris and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal items and properly-covered beverages stored throughout cold-holding units and other equipment storage facilities throughout establishment. Instructed to relocate employee items and provide designated area for the storage of employee personal items such that they do not contaminate food or equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Oct 4, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Food debris noted a long wall base at bar area, instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Aug 16, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Aug 9, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control. found about 50 live fruit flies in dish washing area, Instructed to eliminate, priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Slow drainage at rear storage room/ice maker floor drain. instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Grease and dirt build-up noted under main cook line and dish machine. instructed to clean floors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Oct 13, 2021 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up around the door frame of the walk-in freezer. Must remove ice 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: Found heavy grease build up on the floor underneath the fryers in the cooks line area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Oct 5, 2021 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dish machine at the bar not sanitizing at the required concentration listed on data plate. Chlorine reading at < 10 ppm. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued. Ecolab arrived at end of inspection and the violation was corrected. Dish machine is now sanitizing and chlorine reads 50 ppm.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up around the door frame of the walk-in freezer. Must remove ice 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: Found heavy grease build up on the floor underneath the fryers in the cooks line area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the two ceiling vents located over the dishwashing area and the restroom ceiling vents. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 5/17/21 report #250982 not corrected. Violation #55 (6-501.12) found old food, dirt, and debris buildup underneath equipment in the bar located near the patio. Must clean and maintain. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

11. May 17, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot water at the handwashing sink located in the rear prep area; water is at 92.0 f. Found no hot water at the mens' restroom handwashing sink; water is at 88.0 f. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100 f and maximum of 120 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Maintenance repaired the handwashing sinks by the end of the inspection. Both handwashing sinks now reach 100.0 f.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found old food debris buildup inside microwave located on cooks line. Found sticky residue on handles of bar coolers. Instructed management to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found leak underneath three compartment sink at the left compartment. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found old food, dirt, and debris buildup underneath equipment in the bar located near the patio. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted damaged pipe insulation in walk in freezer lines. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: No inspection summary report was posted in public view. Management was given today's inspection summary report and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b).

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

12. Sep 24, 2019 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to provide for all chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Sep 20, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink at improper temperature of 65.2f. Instructed manager that minimum temperature for hot running water must be at least 100.0f. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 50 fruit flies in bar/kitchen area. Instructed manager to work with pest control to eliminate. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris in prep area behind cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain regularly.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted damaged pipe insulation in walk in cooler lines. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to provide for all chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Jun 14, 2019 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    11 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS TO THE OUTSIDE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, PREP TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-904.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP AREA'S OUTER LEFT SIDE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ON THE INTERIOR AND ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT BAR'S DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE WALL BASE BOARD BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RECAULK AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.17. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SOFT ABSORBENT AND CORROSIVE MATERIAL COVERING THE AIR DUCT IN THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A VENT COVERING THAT IS NON CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE WATER, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE FULL OF WATER, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER/DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA. OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BY THE FRYERS AND GRILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FRONT PREP AREA HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

15. May 28, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    11 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, PREP TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. -

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS TO THE OUTSIDE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-904.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP AREA'S OUTER LEFT SIDE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT BAR'S DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE WALL BASE BOARD BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RECAULK AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.17. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SOFT ABSORBENT AND CORROSIVE MATERIAL COVERING THE AIR DUCT IN THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A VENT COVERING THAT IS NON CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE WATER, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE FULL OF WATER, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER/DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FRONT PREP AREA HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-101.11. Inspector Comments: - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

16. May 14, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    13 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: - must provide conspicuously located and easily readable thermometers inside all prep coolers and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed a 1/4" gap along the bottom/center of the left and right side doors to the outside. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests. -

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed dead cockroaches on the floor, prep tables, and equipment. Must remove the dead roaches, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas. -

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed evidence of pest activity at time of inspection. 12 live roaches were observed on the floor and walls of facility by the dish machine and the ice machine areas. Must remove all roaches from premise, detail clean, sanitize affected areas and maintain. Recommended to contact pest control provider for further service and instruction. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-020(a). Citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed preset tableware in the dining room, uncovered & exposed to potential contamination. Must remove/cover/invert all food contact surfaces of preset tableware to prevent potential exposure to contamination. -

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed a broken handle on the front prep area's outer left side prep cooler. Must repair and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed the 3 compartment sink to be inoperable at time of inspection. Must provide a functional 3 compartment sink on site and maintain. Facility has a high temp dish machine that is adequately functioning at this time to use for all dish and utensil washing needs until repairs are made to the 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-025. Citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - observed an excessive accumulation of food debris/grease on the interior of the fryers in the rear prep area. Must detail clean and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: - observed a leak coming from the bottom of the front bar's dish machine. Must repair and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - observed a hole in the wall at the wall base board behind the dishmachine. Must repair and maintain. Must recaulk at the handwash sink in the rear prep area. Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the front prep area. Must replace and maintain. Observed holes in the ceiling above the hot water tank. Must repair 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 a soft absorbent and corrosive material covering the air duct in the rear bar area. Must provide a vent covering that is non corrosive, smooth, and easily cleanable in all prep areas. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - observed standing water on the floor of the rear prep and storage areas. Must remove water, detail clean, and maintain. Observed the floor drain by the ice machine full of water, dirt, and debris. Must remove all excess water/dirt/debris, detail clean, and maintain area. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of grease buildup on the front prep area hood ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: - the designated person in charge, who is on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation license. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-012. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: - observed some expired food handler certificates. Must provide valid food handler certificates for all employees and maintain certificates on site. -

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

17. Jul 11, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises. Instructed manager must provide an employee health policy and keep on premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/dust build up on prep area shelves. Must clean shevles 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 dust build up on walls at washroom walls and at main bar wall. Instructed manager must clean walls 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 accumulated dirt build up inside prep and bar area floor drains also observed accumulated food debris on floor in prep and dishwash area. Instructed manager must clean floor/floor drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No food allergen certificates on premises. Instructed that certified food managers must have allergen training certificates on premises.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

18. May 24, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris build up on prep area shelves. Instructed manager to clean prep area shelves and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt build up/grime build up inside bar floor drains also observed standing water on prep area floor. Instructed manager to clean interior of all floor drains also must keep floor dry throughout prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one broken ceiling light cover and one loose ceiling light cover above dish wash area. Instructed manager to replace damaged ceiling light cover also must make ceiling light cover tight fitted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hand wash bowl drain pipe leaking at outside bar by south wall. Instructed manager to repair and maintain sink.

19. Sep 6, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

20. Aug 29, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate food protection, found a tray of raw pork stored above a tray of cooked food in walk-in cooler. Instructed to store food properly. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).

    • 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: Inadequate insects control, found about 40 live fruit flies around ice maker, instructed to eliminate. Pest control service recommended. Seriouse citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk-food not labeled, instructed to label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall next to ice maker in poor repair, instructed to install a smooth surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leaky condensation in walk-in cooler instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with beard not wearing a beard restraint, instructed to wear.

21. Jun 16, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found slight grayish build-up inside the inner panel of the large ice machine in the rear kitchen area.instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found worn out floor grout in front of the deep fryers located in the rear prep area.must repair, replace and maintain floor so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found cold water handle at the faucet above the margarita machines located at the drinks to go area difficult to open and close.found the handle for the sink stopper at middle compartment of the 3-comp sink slightly loose. Must repair and maintain all above mentioned items.

22. Jan 13, 2016 Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass

    No violations

23. Jan 5, 2016 Fail

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Outside garabage area not maintained: observed pools of grease on the ground surface surrounding the 6 grease receptacles, all 6 receptacles had grease buildup on the exterior surface, and observed trash and refuse items surrounding the dumpster. Dumpster and grease receptacles are shareds by various establishments at navy pier. Instructed to maintain grease inside of the receptacles at all times and to detail clean the ground surface and exterior surfaces of the grease receptacles to remove all grease and refuse buildup. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove tin foil liners inside of the hot holding element in the kitchen to prevent physical contamination as the foil tears/rips. Instructed to use non aborbent liners only that can be easily cleaned and maintained without tear or breaks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Drain line in the reach-in cooler under the food line was disconnected at time of inspection. Observed no coolant or liquid discharge in the cooler. Instructed to re-attach discharge hose to drain line securely and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the lower compartment of the middle fryer in the kitchen to remove grease buildup and detail clean the soda guns at the bar to remove discoloration buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floors surrounding the rear exit door to remove dirt, dust, and debris buildup.

24. Nov 3, 2015 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed 16 drain flies and 15 small flying insects on wall in dishroom, wall leading to offices and at mop closet. Previous serious violation dated october 19, 2015 inspection report# 1448038,(14)(18)observed 30 small flying insects resting on walls, ceiling and equipment at rear prep area and dishroom. Must remove. Serious violation 7-38-020. Not corrected. Must correct. Critical violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors and grout in kitchen at cook line and replace any damaged floor tiles.

25. Oct 19, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general 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 30 small flying insects resting on walls, ceiling and equipment at rear prep area and dishroom. Must remove. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean exterior and interior bottom of deep fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors and grout in kitchen at cook line and replace any damaged floor tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary articles at rear off of prep area. Organize and maintain.

26. Apr 16, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor in enclosed walk-in freezer of food spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal floor provide coving/tiles at base of wall beam next to walk-in cooler and acroos from said beam.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean vent covers at ceiling in walk-in cooler of dust build-up.

27. Jun 9, 2014 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal small opening along the bottom of the interior sliding glass door leading to the rear bar area. Must also repair broken fryer door in rear prep area. Must provide ice bin covers for all consumable ice bins. Must seal openings around interior doors leading to prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean soda dispenser guns in front bar area.