Venteux: health inspection history

May 12, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC)
• 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED BASKETS AND BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN COFFFEE PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL PREP COOLERS ,LOOSE ICE MACHINE PANEL IN BEVERAGE AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

May 5, 2026 Canvass

• 9.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LOAF OF BREAD IN HER HAND AND A KNIFE IN THE OTHER PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD AND PROCEEDED TO CUT BREAD.MANAGER DISCARDED BREAD MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER (DELI PAPER,GLOVES,ETC)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS AT (WOMEN'S-81.3F AT FIRST SINK) & (MEN'S-89.6F-93.2F).MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RETSORED AT HAND SINKS AT THIS TIME.(COS)
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN COFFEE STATION PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A BOTTLE & PAPER TOWEL INSIDE OF SAID SINK BASIN AND A PAPER CUP ON LEDGE ARTICLES WERE REMOVED FROM SAID SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAINS AT HAND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAIN PREP AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS MISSING AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 20LBS. COOKED POTATOES 49.1F-53.0F DATED 5/2/26 IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 20LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC)
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLYING AROUND IN BAR AREA,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA,REAR HALLWAY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/5/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED BASKETS AND BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN COFFFEE PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
• 46.GLOVES USED PROPERLYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL PREP COOLERS ,LOOSE ICE MACHINE PANEL IN BEVERAGE AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 52.SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSEDInspector comment: OBSERVED INADEQUATE BLACK WASTE WATER /SEWAGE BACKING UP AND FOUL SMELL FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA WHEN WATER WAS TURNED ON AT HAND SINK.ENGINEERS RODDED FLOOR DRAIN DURING INSPECTION AND EFFECTED AREAS ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT INSECTS.
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2623321 9/4/25 #44-4-904.13: OBSERVED PRESET KNIVES AND FORKS ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TABLEWARE THAT IS PRESET SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED OR PRESET TABLEWARE MAY BE EXPOSED IF UNUSED SETTINGS ARE REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED OR SETTINGS NOT REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED ARE…

Sep 4, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: 4-904.13: OBSERVED PRESET KNIVES AND FORKS ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TABLEWARE THAT IS PRESET SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED OR PRESET TABLEWARE MAY BE EXPOSED IF UNUSED SETTINGS ARE REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED OR SETTINGS NOT REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE FURTHER USE.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKLINE IN EXPO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING NEAR COOKLINE IN EXPO AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13: EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13: EXPIRED AND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Sep 2, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: 4-904.13: OBSERVED PRESET KNIVES AND FORKS ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TABLEWARE THAT IS PRESET SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED OR PRESET TABLEWARE MAY BE EXPOSED IF UNUSED SETTINGS ARE REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED OR SETTINGS NOT REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE FURTHER USE.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKLINE IN EXPO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING NEAR COOKLINE IN EXPO AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13: EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13: EXPIRED AND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
• 59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 8-404.13 (B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2622824 DATED 08/26/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS EXPO AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS,…

Aug 26, 2025 Complaint

• 14.REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTIONInspector comment: OBSERVED FRESH OYSTERS IN MULTIPLE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINERS. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINERS OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT,VALUED AT $350 AND WEIGHING 150LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.8-81.0F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, COOKED EGGPLANT(48.6F), RAW EGGS IN SHELL (81.0F), SHREDDED CHEESE(46.8F) AND LIQUID EGGS(46.8)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 10LBS.…
• 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS EXPO AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/26/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
• 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PRESET KNIVES AND FORKS ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TABLEWARE THAT IS PRESET SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED OR PRESET TABLEWARE MAY BE EXPOSED IF UNUSED SETTINGS ARE REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED OR SETTINGS NOT REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE FURTHER USE.
• 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 142F. INSTRUCTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKLINE IN EXPO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING NEAR COOKLINE IN EXPO AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: EXPIRED AND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Apr 1, 2025 Canvass

• 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS TO PROTECT FORM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED RUSTED FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND DETAIL CLEAN FAN GUARDS.

May 15, 2024 Canvass

• 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING GLASSWARE IN BAR AREA, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN COFFEE WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR COVER TABLEWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASES AND WALL SURFACES ALONG WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT, WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jan 30, 2024 Canvass

• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (OYSTERS, PORK, EGGS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

Sep 15, 2023 Canvass

• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
• 29.COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCPInspector comment: No conforming to approved HACCP procedure, found several vacuum packaged chicken bags with no discard date, vacuum packaging fresh fish in walk-in cooler. instructed manager to conform to all HACCP required for special processes. discarded 10 lbs of chicken with no discard date valued at $30. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: Food handler with no hair restraints, instructed to wear.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: Rusty walls in walk-in cooler, instructed to remove rust and maintain.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: Inadequate lighting in walk-in coolers, instructed to provide more lighting

Oct 5, 2022 Complaint

• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION…
• 28.TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USEDInspector comment: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED SALT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
• 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
• 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATE FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA. 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
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED SOME MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 9, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Jun 2, 2022 Canvass

• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND DUCK. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION…
• 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND FIRST EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
• 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEM COOKED SAUSAGE IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED VINEGAR, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT BAR AND ICE MACHINE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
• 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR AND CAFE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA. 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 AND FLOOR.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
• 61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2500625 DATED 4/22/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

Apr 22, 2021 License

• 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MATERIALS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: FOUND BUILDUP OF GREASE INSIDE FRYERS LOCATED ON COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND HOLE IN WALL IN DISHWASHING ROOM NEAR STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: HALLWAY AREA USED FOR EQUIPMENT/DISH STORAGE NEXT TO DISHWASHING ROOM DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Mar 10, 2021 License

No violations listed in this record.