Crowbar Lounge

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 comp prep sink faucet instructed to correct and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris floor along walls and in all corners in basement, bar and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in front men washroom and rear banquet bar. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in rear prep area, debris on floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and bar areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed liquor stock stored on floor in rear storage area. Observed clutter in storage closets. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor and remove all unused equipment and articles for easy cleaning and pest control.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shield inside sandwich reachi-in cooler area behind bar. Instructed manager to provide light shield or shatterproof bulb inside cooler.

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 main bar front door and center of banquet door must make doors tight fitting.

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 all lower shelves of prep tables.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust and food debris from dish racks, fryer cabinets.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris & food build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep area under cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.60 or more mice droppings inside of fryer cabinet,stove drip trays,on floor behind reach in cooler & freezer , behind co2 tanks & lower shelf of prep table in bar prep area.also. 3-5 live small flies flying around banquet bar area. Must remove droppings,clean & sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/6/23.(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: Observed a gap along bottom of main bar front door and center of banquet door must make doors tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate food boxes from floor in kitchen and store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and drainboard at dish machine.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must remove ice scoop from inside of ice bin in bar area and on top of ice machine and store properly in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on all lower shelves of prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for banquet bar 3- compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no temperature measuring device for high temperature dish machine at the plate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the incorrect chemical test kit for checking ppm's at 3- compartment sink must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(consolidated violation)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3- compartment sink faucet at banquet bar to short to reach far right & left compartments of sink to be filled up to properly wash & sanitize multi-use utensils. Must repair or replace .(priority foundation 7-38-025)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust and food debris from prep tables,dish racks,rolling cart,meat slicer, fryer cabinets,beer keg cooler.must defrost - reach in freezers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lower walls throughout rear prep/dish washing area,missing and damaged floor tiles and concrete in prep/dish washing & main bar area,stained ceiling tiles in banquet dining area,men's & womens toilet rooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris & food build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep/dish washing,main & banquet bar areas,basement.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2567517 11/23/22 not corrected #53- 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.#55- 6-501.114 observed unnecessary items and clutter in the basement. Instructed to remove all unecessary items, elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and organize clutter.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the side exit door with a one inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unnecessary items and clutter in the basement. Instructed to remove all unecessary items, elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and organize clutter.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing of fish inside 3-compartment in standing water. Instructed manager to properly thaw under running water or refrigeration.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in basement and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate six inches off floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior panel of ice machine and accumulated food debris on slicer. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom near kitchen. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers without hair restraints. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.14 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated dirt debris on the floors located under the bar area. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed all items in the basement must be elevated at least 6 inches from the ground. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the side exit door; instructed to make door completely rodent proofed at the bottom.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, exterior surfaces of fryer and stove in kitchen. Meat slicer, can opener at kitchen prep table, bottoms of prep tables and interiors of refrigeration units in kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed to remove unnecessary clutter in basement area to avoid clutter; organize and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 instructed to clean the floors in corner areas of kitchen, around and behind cooking equipment in kitchen, behind bar under and around sinks and coolers and in storage areas. Clean walls around and behind cooking equipment where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, exterior surfaces of fryer and stove in kitchen. Meat slicer, can opener at kitchen prep table, bottoms of prep tables and interiors of refrigeration units in kitchen. Also clean interior panel of large ice machine in rear storage area behind bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors around and behind cooking equipment in kitchen to remove grease. Clean floors in basement and storage area behind bar. Clean floor under bar as well.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some peeling paint on the ceiling above the prep table in the kitchen; remove peeling paint and re-paint ceiling. Observed missing ceiling tile in the washrooms on the banquet hall side; replace tile where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some lights in kitchen not shielded; must provide shields for lights where needed in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some unnecessary clutter in basement and rear storage room behind bar; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of reach in coolers,freezer and the interior of ice machine. Also clean exterior of cooking equipment,meat slicer and prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors dirty through out. Must detail clean to remove spills.grease and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter through out storage areas and kitchen. Must remove all unnecessary item and organize other for cleaning and pest monitoring.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in the prep areas and behind bar area,along wall base abd

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers in kitchen area

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE KIYCHEN AREA,UNDERNEATH TABLES AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

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

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT1497144 DATE 09-25-2014(38)Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND A SANITIARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE AND REACH-IN FREEZER IS LOCATED WHICH IS SEPARATED BY A DOOR 10 FEET AWAY FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. USING WHITE UTILITY SINKS THAT ARE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAINS(WATER BEING CAUGHT IN BUCKETS UNDERNEATH)BEHIND THE BAR TO ICE DOWN BEER. MUST PROPELY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAINS IF ACCESSIBLE

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in the prep areas and behind bar area,along wall base abd corners

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers in kitchen area

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive clutter in the kiychen area,underneath tables and in the basement area,to prevent rodent harborage

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers certificates or proof of enrollement,upon next inspection

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

Inspector’s note: Repair or replace all missing and broken handles on doors to coolers behind bar. Remove all rusty deposits from exterior of can opener.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interior and exterior of ice machine, blade of can opener and holster connected to prep table, storage shelves in area where ice machine is located, exterior of steam table in prep area where hot sandwiches are prepared, interiors of coolers behind the bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing floor tiles in women's washroom. Remove puddles of water from floor in rear by ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal loose wall cove underneath wash bowl in women's washroom(bar area). Replace missing ceiling tiles in washroom in rear banquet area. Clean all spills and liquid splatters from walls underneath and behind bar and on ceiling insame area.

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

Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in kitchen food prep area, must install a handsink with soap and a sanitiary hand drying device. Must install an exposed handsink in food prep area in rear area where ice machine and reach-in freezer is located which is separated by a door 10 feet away from exposed handsink behind the bar. Install a mop sink on premises. Using white utility sinks that are not connected to floor drains(water being caught in buckets underneath)behind the bar to ice down beer. Must propely connect to floor drains if accessible.

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

Inspector’s note: All stock and other articles stored on floor in basement must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off floor.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields above 3-comp sink in bar, in prep area and reach-in cooler behind bar.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Front and west doors are not rodent proofed. Front door has 1" gap on bottom and west door has 1/4" gap on bottom of door. Seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, freezers, shelves and cabinets in bar, ice machine. Etc.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in bar, prep, storage and basement areas (cigarette butts, bottle caps, debris). Elevate all stock off floor in storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling need repair in kitchen (peeling paint). Replace missing baseboards under vanity and women washroom (west).

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields above 3-comp sink in bar, in rear reach-in cooler in prep/storage area, in rear kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean drainlines and repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in east banquet bar.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all propane tanks, unused equipment and articles in storage and basement areas. Organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage. Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine not clean and meat slicer.must clean debris from upper panel of ice machine and old food from slicer/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors not clean/debris behind bar,office,basement.must clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must organize storage in basement,and remove clutter from prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ( BEEF 145.3*). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GIVEN SCHOOL INFORMATION NEED TO APPLY.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP, ALSO IN 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND BAR RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST RE-SEAL NON TOXIC SEALER OR REPLACE

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER,SLICER, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT

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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED ALSO DISH MACHINE BROKEN TAGGED.