Tavern on the Point

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

Inspector’s note: Must not store clean utensils hanging above the washbasin of the three compartment sink.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted food and rust encrusted table top can opener. Must clean after each use, remove rust or replace blade.

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

Inspector’s note: All items stored on the cook's line and liqueur room must be elevated from the floors.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak from under the kitchen dish washing machine into a bus pan. Must repair any noted leaks from the machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items stored throughout the basement must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring and all other needed items must be stored organized and elevated from the floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted missing tile wall under the kitchen hand washing sink and behind adjacent metal prep table and stored foods. Must replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings ie: backpacks in the kitchen dry food storage areas. Must provide a designated employees storage area away from foods and food contact items.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed empty 2 door drawer cooler underneath grill not working and 2 door "lowboy" cooler opposite grill with torn gasket on interior of doors. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed hose connected to exposed sink near low temperature dish machine. Instructed to correct and only connect hoses to service sinks.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil located in rear alley. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labelled. Instructed to label with common name.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violations not corrected from report #2583512 dated 10/17/2023: #51 " 2nd floor handwash sink cold water handle stripped at pick up station. Must repair and maintain said sink." #58 "no food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance/exit door sweep at 6726 n northwest hwy door. Must rodent proof said door.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Metal ice scoop improperly stored on top of ice machine. Instructed manager must provide a clean container for ice scoop.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulted grease/food build up on ventilation hood/hood filters. Must clean and maintain ventilation hood/filters.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 2nd floor handwash sink cold water handle stripped at pick up station. Must repair and maintain said sink.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer in reach in cooler on serving line. Replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no test strips on site for low temperature test strips on site. Must have appropriate test strips for low temp machine in kitchen, behind bar and approprite test strips to test sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 food servers not wearing any masks. Instructed that mask must be worn covering nose and mouth. Citation issued 2-112-340.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper labelfor food storage containers identified with common name (flour, bread crumbs etc)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain rear outside garbage and grease box area. Noted some litter and grease on ground.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in basement storage area. Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize rear outside (side) storage area. Must remove unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2374135 issued on 06-23-2020 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 no citation issued #10 - instructed to provide hand washing signage at hand sinks behind bars and service areas. #57 - food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide. Information provided. #58 - found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered. Instructed to provide cover/lid.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary items (construction debris) in rear outside area to prevent pest harborage.