TGI FRIDAY'S

153 E ERIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant

24 inspections

CanvassDec 9, 2025
2 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 2 HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE OF SINKS WAS 88.2F AND 66.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NOTED NO SOAP AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
CanvassDec 9, 2025
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 27, 2024
5 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND IN DEEP FRYER & COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DINING ROOM NEAR BAR AND NEAR ICE MACHINE. NOTED FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, IN DISH ROOM AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN FEMALE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 19, 2024
10 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. "
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND IN DEEP FRYER & COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - SEE VIOLATION#60
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DINING ROOM NEAR BAR AND NEAR ICE MACHINE. NOTED FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, IN DISH ROOM AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN FEMALE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - SEE VIOLATION#60
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2591417 CONDUCTED ON 03/21/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51) 5-203.13: Mop sink is sealed with wood covering, instructed to provide good working mop sink. (#58) 2-102.13 No allergen training for food service manager. Instructed to obtain. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassDec 18, 2024
12 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - "OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. "
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (86.4F), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER SERVICED HANDSINK NOW SINK IS NOW BETWEEN 100F - 101F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND IN DEEP FRYER & COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - SEE VIOLATION #60
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DINING ROOM NEAR BAR AND NEAR ICE MACHINE. NOTED FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, IN DISH ROOM AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN FEMALE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - SEE VIOLATION #60
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2591417 CONDUCTED ON 03/21/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51) 5-203.13: Mop sink is sealed with wood covering, instructed to provide good working mop sink. (#58) 2-102.13 No allergen training for food service manager. Instructed to obtain. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassMar 21, 2024
8 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - No hand soap provided for bar hand wash sink at the bar. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (C).
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - Food debris noted in drawer cooler at rear cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - Mop sink is sealed with wood covering, instructed to provide good working mop sink.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - Pealing paint noted at ceiling of walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove pealing paint and maintain.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - Broken and missing tiles throughout bar area floor and in dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and replace.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - Found utility lines running on the floor directly at the bar area. Instructed to elevate for proper cleaning of the floor.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - No allergen training for food service manager. Instructed to obtain.
Canvass Re-InspectionJun 12, 2023
5 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED FAUCET NECK (RIGHT HAND SIDE) ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BAR ON (NORTH SIDE FACING FRONT OF ESTABLISHEMENT AS WELL AS ENTIRE SIDE WITH MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND ENCLOSE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BAR ON (NORTH SIDE FACING FRONT OF ESTABLISHEMENT AS WELL AS ENTIRE SIDE WITH MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionJun 8, 2023
6 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACITIVITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND SODA GUN AND FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED IN BAR PREP AREA, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/OFFICE AND DISHWASHING AREA NEAR MOP SINK ON WALLS, AND ON TOP OF MOP HEADS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED FAUCET NECK (RIGHT HAND SIDE) ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BAR ON (NORTH SIDE FACING FRONT OF ESTABLISHEMENT AS WELL AS ENTIRE SIDE WITH MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND ENCLOSE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MOPS STORED INCORRECTLY IN REAR PREP INSIDE MOP BUCKET, ON FLOOR AND INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT TO DRY PROPERLY AND NOT POTENTIALLY HARBOR PEST ON SITE
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 5, 2023
10 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR PREP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING WHILE OPERATING. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BAR PREP AREA.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACITIVITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND SODA GUN AND FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED IN BAR PREP AREA, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/OFFICE AND DISHWASHING AREA NEAR MOP SINK ON WALLS, AND ON TOP OF MOP HEADS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED FAUCET NECK (RIGHT HAND SIDE) ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - OBSERVED WATER IN WASH BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACK UP INTO THE RINSE AND SANITIZE BASIN ONCE RELEASED. NOTED SEWAGE POOLING ONTO FLOOR FROM BASE OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FOR PROPER DRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BAR ON (NORTH SIDE FACING FRONT OF ESTABLISHEMENT AS WELL AS ENTIRE SIDE WITH MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND ENCLOSE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MOPS STORED INCORRECTLY IN REAR PREP INSIDE MOP BUCKET, ON FLOOR AND INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT TO DRY PROPERLY AND NOT POTENTIALLY HARBOR PEST ON SITE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassOct 27, 2022
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - Damaged gaskets at prep cooler door at main kitchen, instructed to replace.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - Drawer coolers not clean at bottom shelves, instructed to clean and maintain.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - Peeling paint noted at main kitchen and walk-in cooler ceiling, instructed to remove and maintain.
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 21, 2021
3 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 12/14/21 REPORT #2545588: VIOLATION #54 (5-501.110) FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TRASH, PLASTIC, FOOD WASTE, AND GREASE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER, AS WELL AS WASTE WATER POOLING ON THE CEMENT NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassDec 14, 2021
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TRASH, PLASTIC, FOOD WASTE, AND GREASE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER, AS WELL AS WASTE WATER POOLING ON THE CEMENT NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND FLOOR DRAINS WITH HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP NEAR THE EXPO LINE AND UNDERNEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - 58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
  - NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
ComplaintMay 7, 2020
2 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
CanvassFeb 10, 2020
2 infractions
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN AT FRONT SODA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
ComplaintMar 25, 2019
7 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - - OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE BURGERS ARE BEING PREPARED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST PROVIDE THEIR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ANY THAT TIME TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR, PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - - OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - - MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - - OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
Complaint Re-InspectionSep 4, 2018
2 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
ComplaintAug 28, 2018
5 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.111 OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
Canvass Re-InspectionMay 22, 2018
0 infractions
CanvassMay 14, 2018
3 infractions
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - OBSERVED CLEAR WATER BACKING UP INTO DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP/ROD OUT DRAIN PIPE AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BAR AND INSIDE PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND ALL WALLS AROUND MOP SINK.
Short Form ComplaintDec 22, 2017
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 17, 2017
1 infraction
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - POOR INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION. MUST INSTALL A LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR ACROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA.
CanvassOct 16, 2017
4 infractions
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. 0 PPM AT TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR A TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF, PASTA....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - POOR INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION. MUST INSTALL A LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR ACROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - HEAVY WATER STANDING AT BOTTOM OF PREP DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJan 27, 2017
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Inside of soda gun dispenser not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - cracks noted on kitchen wall next to ice maker, instructed to seal.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Hand wash sink next to dish washing area not pitched properly causing water to pool at corner of , instructed to repair.
LicenseMar 1, 2016
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - PREP AREA GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE SAID GREASE TRAP.