SCHOOLYARD TAVERN & GRILL

3258 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

17 inspections

CanvassOct 26, 2021
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 17, 2019
5 infractions
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ( EGGS,CAESAR DRESSING ) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - MISSING LIDS AT ICE BIN UNITS BEHIND BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - NOTED PREMISES USING HIGH DISH MACHINE.HOWEVER NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - BROKEN WALL AT SIDE OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. WE OBSERVED PILE OF(USED INSTEAD OF COVING/BASEBOARD WALL) CEMENT ON FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER.SURFACE IS POROUS,UNEVEN, NOT SMOOTH, NOT A CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REMOVE,SMOOTH IT OR REPLACE SAID CEMENT AT MENTIONED AREA.
CanvassOct 4, 2019
7 infractions
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ( EGGS,CAESAR DRESSING ) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - WE OBSERVED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS AT BAR AREA,PREP AREA ON WALLS, AND DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLYING. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - MISSING LIDS AT ICE BIN UNITS BEHIND BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE -
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. -
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - NOTED PREMISES USING HIGH DISH MACHINE.HOWEVER NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED -
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT DRIPPING ON SURROUNDING GROUND AND GREASE ALSO SPLATTERED ON WALL BEHIND THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT,GROUND AND WALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - BROKEN WALL AT SIDE OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. WE OBSERVED PILE OF(USED INSTEAD OF COVING/BASEBOARD WALL) CEMENT ON FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER.SURFACE IS POROUS,UNEVEN, NOT SMOOTH, NOT A CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REMOVE,SMOOTH IT OR REPLACE SAID CEMENT AT MENTIONED AREA.
Short Form ComplaintDec 10, 2018
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND FOOD AND DRY GOODS STORED UNDER WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN: 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, AND BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST COVER ALL WALLS AND CEILING WHERE DRY GOODS AND FOOD ARE STORED.
ComplaintDec 6, 2018
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND FOOD AND DRY GOODS STORED UNDER WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN: 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, AND BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST COVER ALL WALLS AND CEILING WHERE DRY GOODS AND FOOD ARE STORED.
CanvassSep 27, 2018
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND FOOD AND DRY GOODS STORED UNDER WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN: 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, AND BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST COVER ALL WALLS AND CEILING WHERE DRY GOODS AND FOOD ARE STORED.
CanvassSep 19, 2018
0 infractions
CanvassAug 31, 2017
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS IN BOTH CUTTING BOARDS, AT COOK LINE. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULKING ALONG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN DISH AREA. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA WITH CRACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP DESIGNATED FOR ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH JAGGED, UNSMOOTH EDGES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SCOOP.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA, WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP LOCATED ALONG THE WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION, IN THE HALL WAY BETWEEN THE COOK LINE AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN, SAID AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED CAULKING IN POOR REPAIR, ALONG INTERIOR OF KITCHEN HOODS, ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN, TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT REAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
CanvassAug 24, 2017
0 infractions
CanvassSep 27, 2016
3 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassAug 18, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassSep 21, 2015
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AS NEEDED AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE BACK OF THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassSep 15, 2015
0 infractions
CanvassOct 1, 2014
3 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING COOLER ON THE FOOD LINE: GROUND BEEF AT 52.3F, SHRIMP AT 51.7, CHICKEN AT 52.0F, AND DELI MEAT AT 50.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - RE-ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA AND DISCARD CLUTTER ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
CanvassOct 1, 2014
0 infractions
CanvassOct 18, 2013
2 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
CanvassNov 1, 2012
4 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MISSING BASEBOARD ON NORTH WALL OF MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN RECENTLY CREATED GARAGE FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREP EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - MANAGEMENT PROVIDED AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.