Cardozo's Pub

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on premises. Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer on premises to ensure attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unwrapped knives and spoons not inverted stored on counter in dining area. Instructed to instructed to store knives, forks and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self service is provided.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining left handwashing sink in women's washroom. Instructed to repair left handwashing sink in women's washroom so that it shall drain properly after repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed both men andwomen's washroom doors not self closing. Instructed to reapir both men and women's washroom doors so that they are tight fitting and self closing.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label flour, corn meal, and rice containers with the common name of food item in the kitchen next to service window.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 20 rodent droppings scattered in the following areas: behind the deep freezer in the rear kitchen area, along the wall behind the hostess stand by the front entrance, and in the southwest corner booth in between booth and bookshelf. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas and contact pest control to eliminate pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed meat and food storage buckets stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store food items at least six inches above the floor to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil being used as a liner on the bottom shelf of prep table in the kitchen. Instructed to remove or replace with a material that is smooth and easilty cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rear storage room inside of pool table room. Instructed to remove any unnecessary items that are not in use to the daily operation of facility to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in the rear of kitchen and in the hallway entrance of womens restroom. Instructed to reattach or provide.

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

Inspector’s note: No sanitizer test strips on site for low temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: Drain line for pre-rinse sink for dish machine not connected properly to floor drain spilling over kitchen's floor. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed salt out of the original containers and in stainless steel containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation in the walk-in cooler. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipments, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed salt out of the original containers and in stainless steel containers by the wok station without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35-50 rodent droppings throughout facility by the freezer in the back, in the dry storage area in the back and in the dry storage by the bar area. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain premises free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation in the walk-in cooler. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipments, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dead roaches located in wood cabinet where espresso machine is located. Found dead roaches behind food preparation table in food preparation area across from 3 compartment sink. Must remove, clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Found plastic board between bottom portion of clean food container storage rack and handwashing sink. Must provide splash guard for top portion of hand washing sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Found glue trap filled with 20 - 30 dead roaches uncovered and stored on food preparation table located in rear preparation kitchen. Instructed to discard said glue trap, instructed not to store glue trap on food preparation table. Must clean and sanitize food preparation table.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed no splashguard between prep hand sink and storage rack where clean food containers are stored. Must install a washable splashguard to avoid contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed missing and damaged door handle to reach in prep cooler in kitchen area. Instructed to repair or replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed handsink in bar area drainpipe overflowing when filled. Instructed to corrected to ensure water fully drains.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed no splashguard between prep hand sink and storage rack where clean food containers are stored. Must install a washable splashguard to avoid contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed missing and damaged door handle to reach in prep cooler in kitchen area. Instructed to repair or replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed handsink in bar area drainpipe overflowing when filled. Instructed to corrected to ensure water fully drains.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Refer to violation #60

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all coolers and walk in cooler without proper labeling of contents inside the container. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with appr. 20+ live cockroach activity in the kitchen prep area. Activity noted crawling around the wheel of the stovetop oven units and along the baseboards near the 3-compartment dish sink. Last documented service report from pest control operator was 6/19/19. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between prep hand sink and storage rack where clean food containers are stored. Must install a washable splashguard to avoid contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged door handle to reach in prep cooler in kitchen area. Instructed to repair or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow preventer device on the utility sink and ice machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in women's washrooms. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacles in each stall.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris, spills, and dead cockroaches on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, prep area 3-comp sink, around dish machine, prep tables, around booths in the dining area and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and dead cockroaches. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non compliance from report #2200698 on 8/8/18. Previous core violations not corrected: (36) 4-204.112 (d): no refrigeration thermometer in prep cooler. Instructed to provide. (58) pa 100-0367: no allergen training certificate for certified managers, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No refrigeration thermometer in prep cooler. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear kitchen door wide open with no screen, instructed to keep door closed or install a screen

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

Inspector’s note: Found duct tape is used to plug holes in bar 3-comp sink, instructed to remove and weld or replace. No tape nor caulking allowed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Standing water noted behind 3-comp sink, prep coolers and dish machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door prep cooler large door gaskets in poor repair and door not able to stay close. Observed rust on the shelves located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris located under the shelves in the walk in cooler. Observed standing water under the ice machine. Instructed to clean all said areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a loose faucet located at the exposed hand sink in the food prep area. Instructed to repair. Observed no exposed hand sink at the bar. Instructed to provide exposed hand sink at the bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty nor valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted while potentially hazardous foods (sliced tomatoes, turkey) are being handled prepared and served. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty and city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted at all times while facility is open and operating. Serious violation 7-38-012.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Observed most recent previous inspection report summary (from report #1982432 dated 1/31/17) not displayed to all customers. The inspection report summary displayed at the time of inspection was dated from 4/21/16. Instructed to always display most recent summary report and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from report #1982432 dated 1/31/17; 32 observed the walk in cooler door unable to remain closed. Instructed to repair and maintain the walk in cooler door so that it can remain closed. Instructed to correct previous minor violation and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage (rice, sugar) containers not labeled with the product name. Observed potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef) located in the walk in cooler and prep cooler and held for over 24 hours without a label containing product name and date. Instructed to label all foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door prep cooler large door gaskets in poor repair and door not able to stay close. Observed rust on the shelves located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of prep cooler with minor food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris located under the shelves in the walk in cooler. Observed standing water under the ice machine. Instructed to clean all said areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a loose faucet located at the exposed hand sink in the food prep area. Instructed to repair. Observed no exposed hand sink at the bar. Instructed to provide exposed hand sink at the bar.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler's certificates not available for all food handlers. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises while potentially hazardous foods (chili, soup, etc) was being prepared and/or served. Instructed to provide a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in cooler door unable to remain closed. Instructed to repair and maintain the walk in cooler door so that it can remain closed.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excess water on the floor under equipment in the prep area. Instructed to remove all excess water.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep area 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking and the bar ice bin waste pipe leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, door tracks in kitchen, bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), walk in cooler floor in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Broken damaged floor tiles in women's bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the fryers with accumulated grease. Instructed to clean and maintain the exterior of all equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the base boards at the walk in cooler loose. Instructed to repair and maintain the base boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed hand sink at the bar. Instructed to provide and maintain an exposed hand sink at the bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear 3 compartment sink with only 1 drain plug. Instructed to provide and maintain 3 drain plugs.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without proof of state approved food handler education. Instructed to provide proof of state approved food handler education.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice bins at bar missing covers, instructed to install.

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

Inspector’s note: Base board for kitchen walls in poor repair, instructed to mount properly and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler condensation line drains on floor behind cooer, instructed to have it rerouted to floor drain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice bins at bar missing covers, instructed to install.

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

Inspector’s note: Base board for kitchen walls in poor repair, instructed to mount properly and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler condensation line drains on floor behind cooer, instructed to have it rerouted to floor drain.

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

Inspector’s note: Prep cooler interior surfaces and soda guns dispensers at bar not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Base board for kitchen walls in poor repair, instructed to mount properly and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing consensation drain line for stand up one door prep cooler, using a container to collect water, instructeds to install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive ice and frost build-up at the ice box freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light bulb at the 1dr reach in refrigerator.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly store all wet mops heads up to dry properly to prevent pest breeding.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must provide an ice receptacle for storing the ice scoopers in the rear kitchen area and at the bar area. Ice scooper must be properly stored at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Door of a beer keg cooler at the southeast corner of the bar is not shutting tightly, must fix. Aluminum foil covering on rear storage shelves must be removed & kept clean/maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Soda gun holders, interior floor of most beer keg coolerss at the bar, interior of ovens must be kept clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in kitchen & dishroom must be kept dry. Dead bugs behind chest freezer & water tank must removed & kept clean, including the floor inside the walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Refer to previous report

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

Inspector’s note: Refer to previous report

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING WALL BASE COVERINGS AT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

Inspector’s note: 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. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT GIVING PROPER SANITIZER LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MACHINE IS NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEE CLOTHINGS HUNG ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.