Madison Tavern

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 26, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Bar Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm of Cl obtained on test strips. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Keeping spoons in standing water container at bar area, instructed to keep utensils in-use according to health code, ie.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

2. Mar 20, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found 5 cans of beer placed inside ice maker contaminating ice cubes, ice is used for customers drinks. Instructed not place any object in ice maker that could cause contamination, ice is removed. priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

3. Mar 29, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a pan catching water from the vent on the ceiling in the walk-in cooler to have a leak. Instructed to repair, remove pan, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a burnt-out light bulb in the dry storage room. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of an allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers to obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Jul 6, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee touching and slicing rte foods (lemons and limes) with bare hands at bar. Instructed to not touch food with bare hands, but to use tongs, or gloves. Priority violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no running water when hot water knob is turened on ( handwashing sink in dish area & bar). Instructed manager to provide a minnimum hot water temperature of 100f. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citatio issued. Observed manager service sink at time of inspection.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found improper cold holding temperatures of ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food chicken stored at 53f located in prep cooler. Instructed manager to provide a minnimum cold holding temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Discarded 5lbs at $50.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food items not discarded within the 7 day shelf life; corn chowder dated 6/13, chicken dated 6/27. Instructed manager to discard all ready to eat time/ temperature control for safety foods within 7 day shelf life. Food items discarded at time of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Instructed manager to provide 7 day discard date for all ready to food held for over 24 hours.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

5. Jul 1, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical7 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 onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee touching rte foods (lettuce, tomato, and hamburger bun) with bare hands in rear prep area. Instructed to not touch food with bare hands, but to use tongs, or gloves. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide date markings to tcs/rte foods, prepared onsite and held in coolers over 24 hrs. Instructed to provide consume by dates and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a disclosure and reminder statement on menus regarding raw or under cooked foods (tuna) instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued. (refer to handout)

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes stored on storage shelves in the rear prep area, to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine in rear, not sanitizing (chlorine) properly while in use. Instructed to discontinue using machine until serviced. Use 3-com sink instead to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans and small wears. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from storage racks in walk in cooler , surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from floors throughout rear prep and floors behind the bar. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive dust accumulation from ceiling vents over the rear prep ara. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean excessive grease accumulation from hood filters, instructed to maintain..

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Allergen certificates are required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete the online training and keep certificate onsite.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Feb 5, 2018 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Feb 2, 2018 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical1 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 prepping 5lbs, pico de gallo, at a value of $20.00, with bare hand contact in rear dish/prep area. Also, observed same food handler eating from plate of food on top of prep counter in dish/prep area while preparing pico de Gallo. Informed manager that is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Use tongs, gloves or utensils to prevent bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout facilies, Informed manager TO PROVIDE hot water temperature must be at minimum of 110 DEGREES. Critical Violation # 7-38-030

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed trash bag used as liner inside bulk food containers kitchen prep area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and the surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain of all time.

8. Dec 5, 2017 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperatures at salad prep cooler. Observed Caesar dressing made on site with egg, anchovies, etc. at 56.7F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less, or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured food during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on counters throughout kitchen. Must keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

9. Jul 25, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive rust and peeling paint on grease trap box in dish area. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cracked/missing tiles on corner of doorway between kitchen and dish area. Must repair and maintain same.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed large holes around pipes in upper walls of dish area. Must fill holes to prevent pest entry. Observed excessive grease and/or dirt build up on walls and ceilings in the following areas: on wall and ceiling to the left of the ventilation hood in kitchen; on the walls under dish machine; and exterior, upper wall of walk in coolers. Must detail clean these areas. Must maintain same

10. Jul 17, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive rust and peeling paint on grease trap box in dish area. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked/missing tiles on corner of doorway between kitchen and dish area. Must repair and maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large holes around pipes in upper walls of dish area. Must fill holes to prevent pest entry. Observed excessive grease and/or dirt build up on walls and ceilings in the following areas: on wall and ceiling to the left of the ventilation hood in kitchen; on the walls under dish machine; and exterior, upper wall of walk in coolers. Must detail clean these areas. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed thermometer not properly functioning on 4 drawer cooler unit. External display reads 35F and internal temperature is 52.5F. Instructed must repair or provide thermometers inside drawers, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

11. Jul 10, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found 4 drawer cooler unit (under grill in kitchen) not able to maintain proper temperature. Air temperature in drawers ranging between 54.6F - 55.1F. Instructed all refrigeration units must maintain internal air temperature of 40F or less at all times. Unit has been tagged and held for inspection. Instructed must not use this unit until unit has been serviced and tag has been removed. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 4 cooler drawers, under the grill in kitchen: 3lbs of steak @ 48.9F; 14lbs of uncooked hamburger meat @ 50.0F; 4lbs of tuna salad @ 59.5F; and 6lbs of sliced ham @ 51.8F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less, or 140F or above. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine being used without proper sanitizing procedure. Observe 0 ppm of quaternary ammonia present in water used for sanitizing in dishwasher. Operator replaced empty bottle of sanitizer connected to machine with new/full bottle of sanitizer. When water retested in dish machine, found 200ppm of quaternary ammonia present. Instructed must re-wash all items that were previously run through the dish machine. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • 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 small, black flies in the following areas: approximately 30 on upper exterior of walk in cooler/walk in beer cooler; approximately 17 on walls near hand sink in dish area; and approximately 3 in the dry storage room. Must detail clean and sanitize these areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive rust and peeling paint on grease trap box in dish area. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked/missing tiles on corner of doorway between kitchen and dish area. Must repair and maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large holes around pipes in upper walls of dish area. Must fill holes to prevent pest entry. Observed excessive grease and/or dirt build up on walls and ceilings in the following areas: on wall and ceiling to the left of the ventilation hood in kitchen; on the walls under dish machine; and exterior, upper wall of walk in coolers. Must detail clean these areas. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed thermometer not properly functioning on 4 drawer cooler unit. External display reads 35F and internal temperature is 52.5F. Instructed must repair or provide thermometers inside drawers, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

12. May 19, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. May 12, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the dish machine room to be inaccessible because it was blocked by pallets, milk crates, and rolling carts. Instructed to maintain all handsinks to be easily accessible at all times. Critical citation issued: 7-38-030

    • 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 approx. 30 small flies in the dishroom, approx. 12 small flies near the empty keg storage area, and approx. 11 small flies near the three compartment sink. Instructed to eliminate fly activity and recommended to obtain the services of a licensed pest control operator. Serious citation issued: 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wooden serving boards that are made with unapproved wood and have coarse bark trim on the sides. Instructed to remove the serving boards and maintain all food contact surfaces to be smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the sides of the cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mops and brooms stored improperly in the mop closet. Instructed to store mops inverted (heads up).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on a cutting board in the cook line. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution between uses.

14. Dec 17, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install more adequate lighting in the mop sink closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install/repair ventilation in the womens washroom. Must provide three working stoppers at the bar three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must minimize clutter in all storage closets. Must provide more adequate shelving and properly store all items 6 inches off the floor. Must also provide shelving racks for walk in refrigeration units. Must store all food items 6 inches off the floor.