AMBASSADOR PUBLIC HOUSE

310 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

15 inspections

1. Canvass30 oct. 2023

   0 infraction

2. Canvass10 juin 2019

   8 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLES AT BAR. ALSO, CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA, IN SANITIZED WATER BETWEEN USES, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP IN A PROTECTED, CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REMOVE CLUTTERED BROOMS AND CARD BOARD FROM THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
3. Canvass Re-Inspection28 juin 2018

   0 infraction

4. Canvass21 juin 2018

   3 infractions

   • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
     • Inadequate dish washing facilities. Observed low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at final rinse. Machine was being used at time of inspection. 0ppm chlorine found after several attempts while dishes were being washed. Must not use machine until repaired and properly dispenses chlorine to 100ppm. Machine was tagged during inspection. Operation instructed to service machine and do not use until correct ppm level is reached. Must contact the cdph when repaired, to have tag removed. Critical violation 7-38-30.
   • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
     • Observed previous minor violations from report # 2150725, date: 3/20/18, violation # 38 Observed leaking condenser unit in beverage walk in cooler in basement dry storage area.Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. not corrected. Instructed site to correct violation before re inspection date. Serious Violation # 7-42-090
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • Observed dark deep grooves and stains on cutting board at front bar. Instructed manager to resurface/replace. Maintain at all times.
5. Canvass20 mars 2018

   6 infractions

   • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
     • Observed 2 door continental cooler, in prep area, at improper temperature of 57.8f, at time of inspection. Unit was tagged during inspection. Instructed site not to use unit until temperature remains below 40f for cold storage. Do not remove tag. Contact CDPH for tag removal Critical violation #7-38-005 (a)
   • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
     • Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, in 2 door continental cooler: 50.7f, 3lbs of raw chicken breast, at a value of $15.00 49.1f, 3lbs of raw chicken wings, at a value of $8.75 58.7f, .50lbs of guacamole, at a value of 3.00 57.8f, 2lbs of cubed feta cheese, at a value of 8.00 58.8f, 1lbs of red salsa, at a value of 2.00 57.5, 3lbs of fried chicken wings, at a value of 18.75 57.6f, 1lbs of pork sausage, at a value of $5.00 57.6, 4lbs of pork bacon, at a value of $15.00 56.7f, 5lbs, beef slider patties, at a value of $35.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total of 22.5lbs of at total value of $110.50. Informed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be 40f or less for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods, at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (a)
   • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
     • Observed main bar exposed hand sink blocked, by plastic strainer, at time of inspection and in use as a dump sink. Said exposed hand sink also had no paper towels and or soap at time of inspection. Informed manager that exposed hand sinks must have soap and paper towels, as well accessible for proper hand-washing at all times. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030
   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • Observed no labels or dates on potential hazardous foods eggs, rice, etc. in 2 door norpole refrigerator, in kitchen prep area. Informed manager that all potentially hazardous foods stored over 24 hours or more must be labeled and dated. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • Observed beverage inventory stored on wire shelving racks, underneath exposed plumping/sewage pipes, in basement storage area. Informed the manager that inventory cannot be stored under exposed pipes. Instructed manager to reorganize area/room in which inventory is stored or encase exposed pipes. Maintain at all times.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • Observed leaking condenser unit in beverage walk in cooler in basement dry storage area.Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
6. Canvass1 août 2017

   2 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • Observed small amounts of orange and brown, slimy, mold-like substance on lip of ice chute, inside ice machine in basement. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • Observed brownish liquid pooling on floor of basement infront of walk in cooler. Must clean and sanitize. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage.
7. Canvass1 août 2017

   0 infraction

8. Canvass Re-Inspection10 juin 2016

   2 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION AND CONDENSATION IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED DARK WET SUBSTANCE ON THE DROP PLATE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
9. Canvass3 juin 2016

   5 infractions

   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE: NOTED 14 DROPPINGS IN THE LANDING AREA AT THE FOOT OF THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT; NOTED 10 DROPPINGS NEAR THE FAN IN THE GREEN WALL ACROSS FROM THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS; NOTED 8 DROPPINGS NEAR THE SHELVES ACROSS FROM THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION AND CONDENSATION IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED DARK WET SUBSTANCE ON THE DROP PLATE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED SPILLED SYRUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA RACK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER (MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, PICTURE FRAMES) IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK IN COOLERS ALONG THE GREEN WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR.
10. Canvass26 mai 2016

    0 infraction

11. Canvass21 mars 2016

    0 infraction

12. Canvass8 avr. 2015

    5 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE REAR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMPLETELY CLOGGED WITH STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN BAR AREAS. MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND OTHER MULTI USE ITEMS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN MULTI-USE ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE WAIT STATION AND REMOVE BROKEN GLASS AND OTHER DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROPERLY INSTALL A HAND SINK AT EACH BAR WHERE MISSING.
13. Canvass24 juill. 2014

    5 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN DEEP CUTS DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANINIG TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
14. Canvass25 oct. 2013

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BOTH BARS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN CEILING VENT IN MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND SMALL BAR; REPAIR.
15. Canvass26 mai 2010

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: interior of sinks in both bars, cabinets at wait- staff area, interior of garbage cans.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors under soda syrurp racks/bar sinks need cleaning-due to debris/spills. Must clean under cooking equipment also.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. Leaky faucet at 4-comp sink of east bar, must fix.