Copper Club

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on 1- door prep cooler in bar area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: : 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky pipe at middle of 3- compartment sink in rear dish washing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must seal gaps on underside counter of bar.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases where needed.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) : observed right side salad prep cooler missing an internal thermometer must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name (squeeze bottles,shakers,bulk).

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 : observed evidence of appx. 10 or more live roaches crawling on floor and excessive amount of food debris build up under unused equipment and wheel bases and cords in rear unused prep area,in crevice at front bar counter.several dead roaches on floor under rear 3- compartment sink,soda caddy storage area,bar area.also,appx. 40 or more live small flies on glass bristle brushes,on upper walls, ceilings and shelving units in bar area,rear dish washing /prep areas.must remove dead roaches,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/22/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 : observed no pest control log book with receipts of service.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(c)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of rear door must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 : must replace soiled towels and store in a sanitizing solution when not in use in bar and prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves and rolling carts.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 : must repair or replace some worn,pitted and deep grooves on cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on 1- door prep cooler in bar area.must remove foil lined on lower shelf of prep table to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean grease and food debris build up from unused equipment including wheel bases and legs in unused rear prep area,all prep coolers,walk in cooler shelving units and fanguard covers,fryer cabinets.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: : 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky pipe at middle of 3- compartment sink in rear dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 : must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must seal gaps on underside counter of bar.must seal all gaps,cracks,holes and crevices in walls where needed to prevent insect entry to hide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including floor drains.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must remove,elevate unused equipment in rear unused prep area that could be a harborage area for pest.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 : must repair or replace dim lighting in rear prep/dish washing area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must replace missing light shield in rear prep/dish washing area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2611716 2/4/25 NOT CORRECTED- #58-2-102.13 : NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed linen placed in direct contact with salad in the prep cooler. Instructed to remove linen from the top of salad.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service trays facing up on the shelf at the line. Instructed to invert all single service articles to protect from overhead contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Prep cooler interior surfaces not clean, food debris noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: unable to locate backflow prevention device for coffee makers and ice machine. instructed to keep visible.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inoperable mechanical vent in employees toilet room, instructed to repair and maintain.