The Spirit of Chicago

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice and coffee makers, Instructed to make visible.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean holder.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 2 fly/pest light devices wall mounted directly over food prep/coffee prep areas. Instructed management to relocate pest devices.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found multiple missing ceiling tiles throughout the bar and prep areas. Instructed management to replace ceiling tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: - must increase the hot water pressure at the handwash sinks throughout prep, toilet rooms, bars, and server stations to adequately facilitate proper handwashing techniques. -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: - observed a ceiling tile missing above the glass cooler in the kitchen. Must replace and maintain. -

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 dishwash 3-compartment sink stoppers (x3) not working. Must provide stoppers (x3) for 3-compartment sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed slight pink build up inside ice machine also observed dust build up on rear of walk in coolers condensers. Instructed manager must clean and maintain equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food debris/dust build up on ceiling tiles above prep area. Instructed manager must clean and maintain ceiling tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Found warped door threshold in front of the galley kitchen door(rear exit door)(door is rodent proofed at this time). Must repair amd maintain so as to be smooth and easily cleanable

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

Inspector’s note: Found warped door threshold in front of the galley kitchen door(rear exit door)(door is rodent proofed at this time). Must repair amd maintain so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed black/pink slime and dirt build up inside 3rd floor ice machine dripping into ice/on interior walls of ice maker. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize interior of ice machine. All ice inside ice machine voluntarilly discarded at this time. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up inside cabinets at waiter/waitress station. Must clean interior of all cabinets and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on walls by soda syrup dispensers. Must clean walls and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3rd floor bar 1-compartment sink hot water handle stripped. Must repair sink handle and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Bar coolers missing thermometers. Must provide thermometers for all coolers.

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 over 30 small flying insects on wall, ceiling and equipment at deck 1 bar area and 20 flying at and around rear exit door area. Must remove. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior panel of 3rd level bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor behind bar of deck 1 bar area.

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

Inspector’s note: Slow drain at wash bowl of the womens 2nd floor restroom. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean organize/maintain service staions.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Violation corrected

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

Inspector’s note: Observed moldy caulk at the dishwasher counter. Instructed to replace and maintain the caulk.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent in the prep area with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain all ceiling vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall under the dishmachine with build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink faucet unable to reach all 3 compartments. Instructed to provide a faucet that will reach to all 3 compartments.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine on the top deck with a black slimy substance dripping onto the ice. Instructed to clean and maintain inside of the ice machine. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises while potentially hazardous foods (beef short ribs) were being prepared. Instructed to provide a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises at all times potentially hazardous foods are being prepared. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Observed moldy caulk at the dishwasher counter. Instructed to replace and maintain the caulk.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in the prep area with debris and ponding water. Instructed to clean, remove excess water and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall under the dishmachine with build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent in the prep area with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain all ceiling vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink faucet unable to reach all 3 compartments. Instructed to provide a faucet that will reach to all 3 compartments.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards in poor repair at reach in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors not clean at main kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no splashguard between 3compartment sink and drainboard for clean dishes .

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

Inspector’s note: Found some clutter on shelving units at diswashing areas.(tools etc.)

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

Inspector’s note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/ DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: METAL PLATE AT WALK-IN COOLER IS LOOSE & PULLING AWAY FROM THE FLOOR-MUST FIX & SEAL TIGHT, SO THAT DIRT/WATER DO NOT ACCUMULATE & CREATE PEST ISSUES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: LEAK FOUND UNDER AT PIPE OF 1-COMP SINK AT THE BAR (1ST FLOOR)-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.