Armand's Victory Tap

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of butter and bread crumbs in the walk-in cooler out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no working temperature measuring device/gauge for the wash and sanitizing cycles of high temperature warewashing machine. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of fryers with grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and mainatin.

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

Inspector’s note: Large bulk ingredient containers found in the rear prep area not labeled with name of ingredient. Instructed to label bulk containers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear exit door not rodent/insect proofed underneath, 1/2" gap noted. Instructed to make door tight fitted to keep out rodents/insects. Maintain same.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop in bar not properly stored. Instructed to store in the ice handle up or in a clean/sanitized bin. Maintain same.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: The interior of the ice machine in the rear prep area with a black substance on the white panel. Instructed to clean and maintain interior of the ice machine.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of fryers with grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Rear hand sink leaks at the pipe. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: The individual trash receptacles in each stalls in the women's toilet room needs lids. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior of floor drains and floors in the bar, basement and 1st fl corners and under/around all heavy equipment with food, dirt, grease and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor drains and floors throughout.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floor in front of the 3-compartment sink in the rear is damaged/missing floor tiles and need to be regrouted. Instructed to fix and maintain floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Ventilation panels above the cooking equipment needs to be cleaned. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed about 10 dead roaches on the floor by the drink prep area in the food prep area and in the ceiling in between ceiling tiles. Instructed to remove dead insects and sanitize the area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed minor accumulated debris inside of the fryers and in between the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors in between the 3 compartment sink and dish machine need to be re-grouted to provide a smooth easily cleanable surface, and observed missing tiles under the cooking equipment. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed glassware not inverted at the customer dining tables. Instructed to protect all glassware from possible contamination at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryer with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed hand washing sink deattached from the wall and in need of recaulking. Observed floors need to be re-grouted by the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and make all said surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 30 live small flies on the walls, ceiling and shelves by the dish washing area. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed a dead cockroach under the shelf located next to the ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed no up to date pest control service report available for inspector's review. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c).

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

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed glassware not inverted at the customer dining tables. Instructed to protect all glassware from possible contamination at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryer with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed hand washing sink deattached from the wall and in need of recaulking. Observed floors need to be re-grouted by the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and make all said surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no labels for bulk salt and sugar storage container located under a shelf. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the can opener soiled with food debris and splash located on the counter. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a quat chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. Ecolab arrived during the inspection and provided quat chemical test kit.

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

Inspector’s note: Facility uses high temperature sanitizing dish machine and doesn't have proper temperature measuring irreversible registering temperature indicator that shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued ecolab arrived during the inspection and provided thermal test kit for high temperature dish machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the basement. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-202.19 found mussel's open located in walk in cooler. Dead shellfish must be discarded.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 found cutting board attached to prep cooler located in service line area with black deep grooves. Must replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.111 found an excessive amount of grease and food debris build up located under fryer, stove and oven located on south wall of food service line. Must clean sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20-30 small flies in the following areas:dish area(15), food preparation area(15). Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found mussel's open located in walk in cooler. Dead shellfish must be discarded.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cutting board attached to prep cooler located in service line area with black deep grooves. Must replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found an excessive amount of grease and food debris build up located under fryer, stove and oven located on south wall of food service line. Must clean sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (cheese, fish) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours in the walk in cooler and in the refrigerators without labels containing product name and date. Instructed to provide proper labels for all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed minor accumulated debris located inside of the fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease debris on the floor located in the basement under the grease trap. Observed accumulated dirt and food debris under the fryer and oven located by the cooking equipment. Observed minor accumulated debris in the floor drain located under the dish machine. Instructed to clean all said areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Calamari, beef, chicken, etc.). Instructed to have one on site at all times when preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: The bar gun has build up on it where it dispenses from in the front bar area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors under/around the cooking/cooler equipment, the dish washer and the interior/exterior of the floor drains has food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean the floor and the floor drains. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls around the cooking equipment, 3-compartment sink and dish washing machine and the ceiling in the walk in cooler and rear food preparation area has food, dirt and dust on them. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: There is a really large pot with red sauce in it that is too big to be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized in the food preparation area. Instructed to either get a 3-compartment sink or dish machine that can accommodate the large utensil or remove it from the premises. -the sink behind the bar that is used for dumping is clogged. Instructed to have sink fixed. Maintain same.