LINKIN HOUSE

2142 N CLYBOURN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

7 inspections

1. CanvassNov 2, 2015

   0 infractions

2. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 16, 2014

   2 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN ALL THREE BARS. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN. BOTH WALK IN COOLER (FOR THE BEER AND KEGS )IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ARE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY FOODS IN BOTH OF THE COOLERS.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR BAR LEAK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,LEAK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SLOW DRAINING OF ONE OUT OF TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. FAUCET HANDLE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK(ONE OUT OF TWO FAUCET) IN LADIES WASHROOM BASEMENT, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassMay 9, 2014

   11 infractions

   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOORS. AND EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS .CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
   • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
     • OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID WIDE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SURROUNDING AREA WITH DEBRIS AND CIGARRETE BUTTS ALL OVER THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA AND CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER WENT OUT TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA AND CLOSED THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER. LID IS NOW CLOSED AND SURROUNDING AREA IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED,
   • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
     • 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL 3 SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FAUCET TO REACH ALL 3 SINKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
   • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
     • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1199035 DATED 8/23/13.# 33- INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY BOTH IN BIN STORAGE AND UPPER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN ALL THREE BARS. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN. BOTH WALK IN COOLER (FOR THE BEER AND KEGS )IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ARE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY FOODS IN BOTH OF THE COOLERS.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH COOLER IN THE BAR,1ST FLOOR. AND ALL SODA GUN ON ALL THREE BARS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS (ALL THE 3 BARS)ALONG THE WALL BASE ,ALL CORNERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • MUST SEAL THE OPENING/HOLE AROUND THE PIPE IN THE WALLS OF THE WATER HEATER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. FILTER /HOOD WITH GREASE BULD-UP 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN NAD MAINTAIN.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR BAR, LEAK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,LEAK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.SLOW DRAINING OF THE 2 EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FAUCET HANDLE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK(ONE OUT OF TWO FAUCET) IN LADIES WASHROOM BASEMENT,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
     • ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
4. CanvassMay 2, 2014

   0 infractions

5. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 23, 2013

   1 infraction

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY BOTH IN BIN STORAGE AND UPPER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. CanvassAug 16, 2013

   14 infractions

   • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
     • FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 46.9F WITH BEEF AT 44.9F. COOKS LINE COOLER AT 50.5F WITH CALAMARI AT 50F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAXED REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 OR CALL 312-746-7842 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
   • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
     • THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. BEEF AT 44.9F, 20 LBS CHICKEN AT 45.4F, 5 LBS CALAMARI AT 50F, 30 LBS CHEESE AT 49.8F AND 45.2F. SALSA AT 50.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $700.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORTS ON PREMISES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, TREAT ESTABLISHMENT FOR DRAIN FLIES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
   • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. COOK NOTED IN KITCHEN PREPARING LETTUCE FOR SALAD.NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
   • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
     • METAL MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY BOTH IN BIN STORAGE AND UPPER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • WOMANS WASHROOM MIDDLE TOILET FLOOR DRAIN WITH CLOTH TOWEL INSIDE. MUST REMOVE.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • PEELING PLASTER ON CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN AT COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • MISSING OR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE GRILL/COOKS LINE, ABOVE ICE MACHINE, IN WALK-IN COOLER, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE FOR ALL.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND ALL BARS MUST HAVE A WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE.
   • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
     • MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
     • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HATS/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
7. CanvassJan 12, 2010

   6 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS ON COOKS LINE PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
   • 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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF STAINED BASEMENT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 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 OF OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND ELEVATED ALL STORED ARTICLES. MUST COVER BASEMENT SUMP PUMP.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILING AND WALLS AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP.
   • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
     • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALKIN COOLER.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • 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. PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN BASEMENT PREP.