Burger Bar Chicago

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drains by 3-compartment sink and dish washer with an accumulation of a black substance. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile and damaged light shield near 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 2 dead roaches taped to handwashing signage at the handwashing sink located in the dishwashing area. These must be removed. Also noted, a dead roach located in the caulking on the wall above the food prep table next to the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove roaches, clean, and sanitize said area.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Knife wedged between 2 prep coolers. Instructed to keep on a clean surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry before stacking in each other.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approx 10 dead roaches located under low temperature dish machine in rear prep. 10 noted dead roaches along bar. Also noted aprox 15 dead roaches in corner storage room. Instructed to remove all dead roaches, clean, sanitize and maintain said area.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(b-d) observed gloves not being used to handle ready to eat foods. Instructed to review proper glove use with all food handlers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed non food contact surfaces such as condensers of refrigeration units, gaskets and interior of fryers with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean all floors in all food prep areas and behind the bar.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 6 live cockroaches located on a pipe by the 3 compartment sink, crawling in between the soda dispenser and the co2 tanks in the food prep area, one crawling in the drink prep area and about 10 live small flies flying around the drink prep area. Instructed to eliminate live small flies and cockroach activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(a).

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(b-d) observed gloves not being used to handle ready to eat foods. Instructed to review proper glove use with all food handlers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed non food contact surfaces such as condensers of refrigeration units, gaskets and interior of fryers with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean all floors in all food prep areas and behind the bar.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: 7-38-060 observed a kids menu without a healthy drink option as required. Instructed to provide a healthy drink option as required.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 6 live cockroaches located on a pipe by the 3 compartment sink, crawling in between the soda dispenser and the co2 tanks in the food prep area, one crawling in the drink prep area and about 10 live small flies flying around the drink prep area. Instructed to eliminate live small flies and cockroach activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(a).

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(b-d) observed gloves not being used to handle ready to eat foods. Instructed to review proper glove use with all food handlers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed non food contact surfaces such as condensers of refrigeration units, gaskets and interior of fryers with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean all floors in all food prep areas and behind the bar.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: 7-38-060 observed a kids menu without a healthy drink option as required. Instructed to provide a healthy drink option as required.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed a lid is needed over the raw beef container in the cold holding unit in order to prevent from possible contamination. Observed the lid open on the ice bin by the bar. Instructed to close ice bin lid at all times in order to protect from possible contamination.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(b-d) observed a male food handler improperly using food grade disposable gloves. Instructed manager to review proper glove use with all food handlers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed soiled shelving in walk in cooler instructed manager to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed soil build up on floor of walk in wine cooler. Instructed manager to clean. Observed heavy frost build up on floor in walk in freezer. Instructed manager to remove frost build up on walk in freezer floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cans of raid on site. Instructed to remove and only allow pest control to remove all pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test strips for measuring sanitizer at dish machine. Instructed manager to provide chlorine test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled shelving in walk in cooler instructed manager to clean. Observed soil build up on interior of dish machine. Instructed manager to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soil build up on floor of walk in wine cooler. Instructed manager to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers not labeled with product name. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed cans of raid on site. Instructed to remove and only allow pest control to remove all pests.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris in between cooking equipment located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed minor leak under the low temperature dish machine and slow draining floor drain under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris under the low temperature dish machine and under the 3 compartment sink as well as accumulated grease and food debris under the cooking equipment. Observed an accumulated soda substance on the floor behind the bar. Instructed to clean all.

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

Inspector’s note: Found gasket on coolers on hot line loose and in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 10 - 12 small flies throughout facility(dish washing area, food prep area, bar area). Must minimize small fly activity. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found gasket on coolers on hot line loose and in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found all floor drains in dishwashing area accumulated with debris. Must clean sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed small flies through out facility 20 small flies rear prep area 9 in rear washing area/ utility sink area in rear prep area, 10 in bar area 40 cockroach through out rear prep kitchen 3 roaches crawling on north wall near bag in box in rear prep area 15 roaches crawling on north wall near 1 compartment sink. 5 roaches crawling on ceiling, roaches crawling inside utility sink and on wall of utility sink. Roaches crawling behind grease trap in rear prep kitchen informed person in charge facility must contact pest control service to remove pest(small flies & roaches) from facility and maintain. No citation issued priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed equipment (under equipment & three compartment sink, reach in cooler, grill, bar area,grease trap, prep station, etc.) with accumulation of food debris inside and outside. Must detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6.201.11 observed facility with holes in wall and in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed facility bulk items not in original container not label with common name; facility sugar, flour, and wheat items not labeled inside large clear container in rear prep area and dry storage. Must label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed small flies through out facility 40 small flies in ware washing area/ utility sink area in rear prep area, 20 in bar area 2 cockroach near three compartment sink 1 roach crawling on bag in box in rear prep area. Informed person in charge facility must contact pest control service to remove pest(small flies & roaches) from facility and maintain. No citation issued priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed equipment (under equipment & three compartment sink, reach in cooler, grill, bar area, etc.) with accumulation of food debris inside and outside. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12(a) observed three compartment sink in disrepair (leaking not functional). Facility must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility with holes in wall and in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed facility bulk items not in original container not label with common name; facility sugar, flour, and wheat items not labeled inside large clear container in rear prep area and dry storage. Must label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed small flies through out facility 40 small flies in ware washing area/ utility sink area in rear prep area, 20 in bar area 2 cockroach near three compartment sink in rear prep area. Informed person in charge facility must contact pest control service to remove pest(small flies & roaches) from facility and maintain. Citation issued priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed equipment (under equipment & three compartment sink, reach in cooler, grill etc.) with accumulation of food debris inside and outside. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage labels not labeled (flour). Instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed minor accumulated debris on the soda guns and soda gun holders located behind the bar. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the food prep area and in the walk in cooler with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners and behind and under all refrigeration units and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walls with minor accumulated food debris located by the 3 compartment sink and dish machine located in the food prep area. Observed accumulated dust on the vents located in both men and women's washrooms. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the rear preparation area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the deep fryers with grease spills, food and dirt on the sides and bottom surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drains under the sinks and floors under the deep fryers, cooking/cooling equipment and in the corners of the bar with food, grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the lower wall surfaces under the dish washing machine and sinks with food and dirt on them. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the mop bucket with dirty water inside and mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to dispose of water and hang all mops up to dry.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found damp wash cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in a bucket of sanitizer (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate nor manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (pork, dairy, beef, chicken, etc.). Instructed to have the original certificates and a manager who holds the certificate on site at all times when preparing/serving food. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the rear preparation area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the deep fryers with grease spills, food and dirt on the sides and bottom surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drains under the sinks and floors under the deep fryers, cooking/cooling equipment and in the corners of the bar with food, grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the lower wall surfaces under the dish washing machine and sinks with food and dirt on them. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the mop bucket with dirty water inside and mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to dispose of water and hang all mops up to dry.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found damp wash cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in a bucket of sanitizer (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Standing water noted at the bottom of prep cooler, instructed to eliminate.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice bin at bar area with no lids, close to customers contamination. Instructed to provide a cover to ice bin and keep covered when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Standing water noted under dish area hand sink, undr bar counter and around mop sink area. Instructed to keep flooors dry as possible.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no thresholds at the walk in cooler doors. Instructed to provide and maintain a threshold.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw concrete wall next to the ice machine in the service station and inside of both the men's and women's restroom. Instructed to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface for the walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs under the prep area hood. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large amounts of water splashing on bar floor from the low temperature dishmachine outlet pipe. Instructed to provide a splash guard to prevent excess water being on the floor.