BALENA

1633 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

17 inspections

1. Plainte27 déc. 2019

   0 infraction

2. Toiles16 nov. 2018

   0 infraction

3. Plainte abrégée11 août 2017

   3 infractions

   • 33. ÉQUIPEMENT DE CONTACT POUR LES ALIMENTS ET LES NON FOURNISSEURS UTENSILS LIBRE DE DÉTERGENTS ABRASIFS
     • NOTED BACKING OF RANGE WITH GREASY CHAR AT THE MAIN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
   • 36. LUTTE CONTRE L ' ÉCLAIRAGE : CANDIDATS MINIMAUX EXIGÉS DE LUMIÈRE PROVIDÉE, FIXTURES
     • NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT COMPLETELY SHIELDING LIGHTS AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPLETELY COVER LIGHTS WITH PROPER SHIELDS. NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS ADJACENT TO OVEN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.INSTRUUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS.
   • 38. VENTILATION: CHAMBRES ET ÉQUIPEMENTS VENTUELS DE LA DEMANDE:
     • NOTED VENTILATION IN ALL RESTROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION
4. Toiles31 mai 2017

   3 infractions

   • 33. ÉQUIPEMENT DE CONTACT POUR LES ALIMENTS ET LES NON FOURNISSEURS UTENSILS LIBRE DE DÉTERGENTS ABRASIFS
     • NOTED BACKING OF RANGE WITH GREASY CHAR AT THE MAIN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
   • 36. LUTTE CONTRE L ' ÉCLAIRAGE : CANDIDATS MINIMAUX EXIGÉS DE LUMIÈRE PROVIDÉE, FIXTURES
     • NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT COMPLETELY SHIELDING LIGHTS AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPLETELY COVER LIGHTS WITH PROPER SHIELDS. NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS ADJACENT TO OVEN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.INSTRUUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS.
   • 38. VENTILATION: CHAMBRES ET ÉQUIPEMENTS VENTUELS DE LA DEMANDE:
     • NOTED VENTILATION IN ALL RESTROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION
5. Toiles29 juin 2016

   1 infraction

   • 32. SURFACES DE CONTACT POUR LES PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES ET NON ALIMENTAIRES PROPRES, CONSTRUCTES ET PRINCIPALES
     • OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELVING IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AT THE MAIN BAR AND THE UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6. Toiles22 juin 2016

   0 infraction

7. Plainte1 juill. 2015

   6 infractions

   • 32. SURFACES DE CONTACT POUR LES PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES ET NON ALIMENTAIRES PROPRES, CONSTRUCTES ET PRINCIPALES
     • MUST INSTALL PROPER COVERS ON ALL ICE BINS IN ALL BARS TO PROTECT ICE AT ALL TIMES.
   • 34. FLEURS: CONSTRUCTES PAR CODE, CLÉS, BONNES RÉPARATIONS, INSTALLÉES EN VUE, MÉTHODES DE CLASSEMENT DE L'ÉCRAN DE DÉSUS UTILISÉES
     • OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE OUT SIDE OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
   • 35. ÉQUIPEMENT CONSTRUCTE PAR CODE: BONNE RÉPARATION, SURFACES ET MÉTHODES DE CLASSEMENT DE L ' EAU
     • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT WITHIN STAFF WASHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: CHAMBRES ET ÉQUIPEMENTS VENTUELS DE LA DEMANDE:
     • OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED TO SECURE LOOSE DRAINS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR TO A FULL WORKING ORDER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: CHAMBRES ET ÉQUIPEMENTS VENTUELS DE LA DEMANDE:
     • MUST REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLER ON MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 45. PRESCRIPTIONS CONCERNANT LES ALIMENTAIRES
     • OBSERVED INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
8. Plainte18 juin 2015

   0 infraction

9. Toiles12 juin 2014

   5 infractions

   • 3. MOYENS ALIMENTAIRES POTENTIELLEMENT DANGEREUX EXIGENCE DE TEMPÉRATURE POUR LE STOCKAGE, LA PRÉPARATION ET LE SERVICE
     • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. BEEF AT 55.3F, FISH AT 54.2F, CHICKEN AT 55.4F,PORK AT 53,6F, HALIBUT AT 52.1F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38.005(A). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $826.00 AND TOTAL 134LBS.
   • 32. SURFACES DE CONTACT POUR LES PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES ET NON ALIMENTAIRES PROPRES, CONSTRUCTES ET PRINCIPALES
     • MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLEURS: CONSTRUCTES PAR CODE, CLÉS, BONNES RÉPARATIONS, INSTALLÉES EN VUE, MÉTHODES DE CLASSEMENT DE L'ÉCRAN DE DÉSUS UTILISÉES
     • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE BEING USED AS PALLET TO STORE STOCKS. PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET OR RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS.
   • 35. ÉQUIPEMENT CONSTRUCTE PAR CODE: BONNE RÉPARATION, SURFACES ET MÉTHODES DE CLASSEMENT DE L ' EAU
     • SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE UPSTAIR DINING ROOM. GUEST WASHROOM VENT WITH DUST BUILD -UP,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MENS GUEST WASHROON WITH CRACKED CEILING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS THRU-OUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 38. VENTILATION: CHAMBRES ET ÉQUIPEMENTS VENTUELS DE LA DEMANDE:
     • MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PRIVATE DINING ROOM AREA. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
10. Toiles9 juin 2014

    0 infraction

11. Plainte17 juill. 2013

    9 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE DE CONDITION SONDE, PAS DE POULAGE, ALIMENTS PROPRIETES LABÉ, TÂCHES DE POISSONS EN PLACE
      • OBSERVED TWO, ONE QUART JARS OF HONEY NOT LABELED, FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. MANAGEMENT STATES THE HONEY WAS FROM A FARM. ALSO OBSERVED TEN SAUSAGES MADE ON PREMISES, CURED AND HANGING IN WALK-IN COOLER. ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE AND HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED TO SMOKE OR CURE MEATS. ALL FOODS HELD TAGGED FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B).
    • 30. ALIMENTATION EN CONTENEUR ORIGINAL, LABÉ DE LA PROPRIÉTÉ : CONSULTATOIRE DU CUSTOMER POSTE AU CAS DE BESOIN
      • IMPROPER WORDING OF CONSUMER ADVISORY PRINTED ON MENUS. MUST POST OR PRINT ON MENUS PROPER, APPROVED WORDING FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. SURFACES DE CONTACT POUR LES PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES ET NON ALIMENTAIRES PROPRES, CONSTRUCTES ET PRINCIPALES
      • BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THREE DOOR COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR PREP. MUST REPLACE/PROPERLY REPAIR.
    • 34. FLEURS: CONSTRUCTES PAR CODE, CLÉS, BONNES RÉPARATIONS, INSTALLÉES EN VUE, MÉTHODES DE CLASSEMENT DE L'ÉCRAN DE DÉSUS UTILISÉES
      • DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
    • 35. ÉQUIPEMENT CONSTRUCTE PAR CODE: BONNE RÉPARATION, SURFACES ET MÉTHODES DE CLASSEMENT DE L ' EAU
      • HOLE IN WALL IN HALLWAY TO PASTA PREP ROOM. MUST SEAL.
    • 36. LUTTE CONTRE L ' ÉCLAIRAGE : CANDIDATS MINIMAUX EXIGÉS DE LUMIÈRE PROVIDÉE, FIXTURES
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: CHAMBRES ET ÉQUIPEMENTS VENTUELS DE LA DEMANDE:
      • MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE RECENTLY INSTALLED PASTA PREP ROOM OR REMOVE PREP ROOM.
    • 40. RÉFRIGÉRATION ET THÉROMÈTRES MÉTAUX
      • MUST INSTALL ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISSAIRES MAINTENUS NON LITTRE, ARTICLES NON NÉCESSAIRES, MATÉRIEL DE CLASSEMENT PROPRIÉTÉ
      • EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS OR BICYCLES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE.
12. Réinspection de la plainte7 déc. 2012

    1 infraction

    • 32. SURFACES DE CONTACT POUR LES PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES ET NON ALIMENTAIRES PROPRES, CONSTRUCTES ET PRINCIPALES
      • REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP STATION.
13. Plainte30 nov. 2012

    3 infractions

    • 29. VIOLATION(S) MINORALE(S) PRÉCÉDENTE(S) CORRECTÉE(S) 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1234991 ON 8/28/12 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE SALAD PREP COOLER. 36/01 - REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. SURFACES DE CONTACT POUR LES PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES ET NON ALIMENTAIRES PROPRES, CONSTRUCTES ET PRINCIPALES
      • REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP STATION.
    • 36. LUTTE CONTRE L ' ÉCLAIRAGE : CANDIDATS MINIMAUX EXIGÉS DE LUMIÈRE PROVIDÉE, FIXTURES
      • MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.
14. Plainte28 août 2012

    4 infractions

    • 16. PROTÉGÉ POUR LE STOCKAGE, LA PRÉPARATION, LE DÉPLACEMENT, LE SERVICE ET LE TRANSPORT
      • FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED ON 8/29/12 AND I RETURNED TO COMPLETE THE REPORT AND WRITE THE REPORT ON 8/30/12. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 32. SURFACES DE CONTACT POUR LES PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES ET NON ALIMENTAIRES PROPRES, CONSTRUCTES ET PRINCIPALES
      • REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE SALAD PREP COOLER.
    • 36. LUTTE CONTRE L ' ÉCLAIRAGE : CANDIDATS MINIMAUX EXIGÉS DE LUMIÈRE PROVIDÉE, FIXTURES
      • REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: CHAMBRES ET ÉQUIPEMENTS VENTUELS DE LA DEMANDE:
      • OBSERVED A TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER ON THE DESSERT PREP TABLE NOT UNDER A VENTILATION HOOD. MUST RELOCATE UNDER A VENTILATION HOOD OR PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE DRYER.
15. Plainte25 août 2010

    4 infractions

    • 31. UTENSILS D ' UTILISATION MULTIELLE ET ARTICLES DE SERVICE UNIQUE PROPRIÉTÉ : PAS DE REUSSE D ' ARTICLES DE SERVICE UNIQUE
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL CLEAN POT/PANS AT DISH AREA IN BASEMENT STORED INVERTED.
    • 33. ÉQUIPEMENT DE CONTACT POUR LES ALIMENTS ET LES NON FOURNISSEURS UTENSILS LIBRE DE DÉTERGENTS ABRASIFS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER PANEL AT ICE SHOOT INSIDE ICE MACHINE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLE TOP CAN OPENER, MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
    • 35. ÉQUIPEMENT CONSTRUCTE PAR CODE: BONNE RÉPARATION, SURFACES ET MÉTHODES DE CLASSEMENT DE L ' EAU
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BLACK MOLDY CAULKING ALONG WALL AT DISH MACHINE, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 42. MÉTHODE D ' APPROPRIATION APPROPRIÉE DES RESTRAINTES DE L ' ALIMENTATION ET DE L ' APPAREIL CLÉ
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
16. Inspection récente20 janv. 2010

    0 infraction

17. Toiles19 janv. 2010

    9 infractions

    • 3. MOYENS ALIMENTAIRES POTENTIELLEMENT DANGEREUX EXIGENCE DE TEMPÉRATURE POUR LE STOCKAGE, LA PRÉPARATION ET LE SERVICE
      • All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON COOKS LINE STEAMTABLE. BONE MARROW SAUCE @51F, BEEF SAUCE @74.4F, RUDABEGGA VEGTABLE @135.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MUST REHEAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS RAPIDLY ON STOVETOP TO 165F THEN HOLD HOT ON STEAMTABLE @140F.
    • 4. SOURCE DE CONTAMINATION CONTEXTE CONTRÔLE I.E. CONSEILS DE CUTTE, OUTILS, ETC
      • All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE USING EXPOSED HAND SINK AT 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA FOR THAWING FOOD IN PLASTIC BAG UNDER RUNNING WATER AND BEING USED AS A FOOD PREP SINK. FOOD DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED MUST USE EXPOSED HAND SINKS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.
    • 31. UTENSILS D ' UTILISATION MULTIELLE ET ARTICLES DE SERVICE UNIQUE PROPRIÉTÉ : PAS DE REUSSE D ' ARTICLES DE SERVICE UNIQUE
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED/PROTECTED.
    • 33. ÉQUIPEMENT DE CONTACT POUR LES ALIMENTS ET LES NON FOURNISSEURS UTENSILS LIBRE DE DÉTERGENTS ABRASIFS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER PLASTIC ICE SHOOT INSIDE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLEURS: CONSTRUCTES PAR CODE, CLÉS, BONNES RÉPARATIONS, INSTALLÉES EN VUE, MÉTHODES DE CLASSEMENT DE L'ÉCRAN DE DÉSUS UTILISÉES
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER WITH SPILLAGE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN BASEMENT BOX FREEZER ROOM TO BEER STORAGE WITH LARGE CRACKS, OPEN GAPS. MUST SEAL FLOOR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FLOORS BEHIND BOX FREEZERS IN SAME ROOM MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 35. ÉQUIPEMENT CONSTRUCTE PAR CODE: BONNE RÉPARATION, SURFACES ET MÉTHODES DE CLASSEMENT DE L ' EAU
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BRICK WALL IN BASEMENT BOX FREEZER ROOM CHIPPING WITH LOOSE CEMENT, MUST REPAIR. BLACK MOLD ALONG WALL AT DISH MACHINE, MUST REMOVE & MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LUTTE CONTRE L ' ÉCLAIRAGE : CANDIDATS MINIMAUX EXIGÉS DE LUMIÈRE PROVIDÉE, FIXTURES
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE PANTRY (BOTH).
    • 37. PORTES DE CHAMBRE DE CHAMBRE AU-DELÀ DE CLÔTURE: CHAMBRE DE CONDUITE AVEC DES LOCKERS PREVUES: SÉPARATION COMPLETE DES QUARTIERS DE VIE ET D'ÉLEVAGE
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT MUST HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: CHAMBRES ET ÉQUIPEMENTS VENTUELS DE LA DEMANDE:
      • 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. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FLOOR "HANDICAP" WASHROOM. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR.