WOLCOTT TAP

1834 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Restaurant

17 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 13, 2026

   0 infractions

2. CanvassMar 6, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AT 153F WHEN PLACED INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO OBSERVED THE LED SCREEN NOT WORKING SO THAT THE WASH AND RINSE TEMPERATURE OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE CANNOT BE READ. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LED SCREEN SO THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS VISIBLE AND REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT A UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 160F IS ACHIEVED AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALAD DRESSINGS, COOKED VEGETABLES, CHILI AND SAUCES, ETC.) STORED IN THE PREP COOLERS BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS AFTER 7 DAYS WITH THE PREP DATE COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND ON THE LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FROZEN HABANERO PEPPERS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER OR STORAGE BAG TO STORE ALL FOODS.
3. CanvassFeb 24, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TALL REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED EXPOSEDHAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REAR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN ANDN MAINTAIN.
4. Non-InspectionFeb 10, 2025

   0 infractions

5. Complaint Re-InspectionMay 21, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13-- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
6. ComplaintMay 10, 2024

   18 infractions

   • 19. PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
     • NOTED TCS FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY REHEATED IN A STEAM TABLE ON THE COOKS LINE. CHILI AT 90.6F, SOUP AT 126.3F, INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT ALL PREVIOUSLY COOKED TCS FOODS TO 165F OR GREATER RAPIDLY ON THE STOVE TOP THEN HOLD HOT AT A MINIMUM OF 135F. FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 20. PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
     • OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN LARGE DEEP COVERED CONTAINERS, COOKED THE DAY BEFORE, IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES OF 46.8F TO 53.6F. ALSO NOTED 2 COVERED CONTAINERS OF COOKED GRAVY IN REAR PREP AREA AT 162.7F, COOKED BEANS AT 157.2F ALL WAITING TO BE STORED IN THE REACH-IN COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS OF ICE BATHS, FREEZER QUICK CHILLS, SHALLOW PANS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #19 FOR CITATION.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN LARGE DEEP COVERED CONTAINERS, COOKED THE DAY BEFORE, IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES OF 46.8F TO 53.9F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #19 FOR CITATION.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH NO DATE LABELING OF ANY KIND. NO EXPIRATION DATE. OTHER ASSORTED TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF WITH NO LABELS OR PREP DATES ONLY. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS, HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH MISSING LABELS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • NOTED THE SIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR TO THE SIDEWALK DINING AREA BEING PROPPED OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR WITH A TIGHT FITTING SEAL CLOSED OR INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • NOTED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE FOODS FROM UNDER WATER LINES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • NOTED MULTIUSE UTENSILS BEING STORED BETWEEN USE IN A BUCKET OF WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 79.1F. IF STORING IN WATER, THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE MUST BE MAINTAINED ABOVE 135F OTHERWISE MUST STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • NOTED SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN AN OPEN/UNCOVERED MILK CRATE. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS IN A SEALED CONTAINER.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • ALL BOXED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR. ALSO NOTED INACCURATE/BROKEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE SAME MACHINE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE ALL GLASSWARE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED PEELING PAINT/PLASTER IN THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE RACK SHELVING.----NOTED HOLES AROUND PIPING IN WALLS OF THE REAR KITCHEN.----CHIPPING DAMAGED WALL AT THE REAR KITCHEN MOP SINK AND AT WALL MOUNTED METAL SHELVING WHERE CLEAN BOWLS/PANS ARE STORED. MUST REPAIR ALL.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.----NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY TIN PANS UNDER THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON CLEAN LINENS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 9-28-23 REPORT #2582539 NOT CORRECTED. #43-NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.#47-NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE SODA DISPENSER RACK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
7. CanvassSep 28, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE SODA DISPENSER RACK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
8. CanvassJul 11, 2022

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNIT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED KITCHENWARE(FLAT EDGE SPATULAS, WHISK,PASTRY BRUSHES,POT, AND PANS) NOT INVERTED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS(ONION PEELING AND DIRTY) UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SIAD AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A DAMAGED DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND BEER CANTEENS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED DRAIN COVER AND MAINTAIN
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
9. CanvassMar 31, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP 52.2F/56.3F, SOUP 55.2F, CHILI 47.8F BROTH USED FOR HAMBURGER 51.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
10. Non-InspectionMar 17, 2021

    0 infractions

11. CanvassMay 29, 2020

    5 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. COOKED PORK FOUND AT 50.2F, RAW BURGER PATTIES AT 44.6F AND COOKED SHORT RIBS AT 45.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $110.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED RODENT PROOF STRIP AT FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE IN POOR REPAIR WITH A SLIGHT GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ELIMINATE GAP.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED BOXES OF BREAD, PLATES, FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF CONDIMENTS STORED ON PREP TABLE ABOVE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM CLEAN PREP TABLE TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
12. CanvassMay 18, 2020

    0 infractions

13. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 2, 2019

    5 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN A COOLER AND OTHER ASSORTED FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 EXTREMELY LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-101.11 CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCES TO THE KITCHEN, THE DISH AREA AND THE BASEMENT CEMENT FLOOR AT THE STAIRCASE BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 MISSING CEILING/HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT ABOVE DRY FOOD AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • : 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
14. CanvassMar 29, 2019

    19 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
      • OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. BOTH COOKS OBSERVED HANDLING READY TO EAT BURGER BUNS AND BREAD FROM THE GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT POLICY WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. CREAM SOUP AT 45.7F, MAYO AT 45.2F, GRILLED ONION AT 44.8F, BLACK BEANS AT 47.8F, CHEESE AT 43.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGER STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $60.00 AT 35 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN A COOLER AND OTHER ASSORTED FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 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 A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS PERTAINING TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 42.8F TO 48.2F WITH FOOD SUCH AS BLACK BEANS AT 47.8F. REFRIGERATION REPAIR MAN ARRIVED ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR. COOLER WAS UNABLE TO REACH PROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE FOUND AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION TO BE 55.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH ITS COMMON NAME.
    • 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY
      • OBSERVED COOK NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE GLOVE USE UPON ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM ANOTHER AREA OF THE BASEMENT. REVIEWED PROPER GLOVE USAGE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND UNDER THE FLAT GRILL FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • EXTREMELY LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • ALL PILED WOOD AND PAPER DEBRIS AT THE OUT SIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCES TO THE KITCHEN, THE DISH AREA AND THE BASEMENT CEMENT FLOOR AT THE STAIRCASE BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MISSING CEILING/HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT ABOVE DRY FOOD AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
15. CanvassApr 6, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING FANS IN DINING/BAR ARE WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMALL HOLES AROUND THE MOP SINK MUST BE SEALED,WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(BOTTOM PART) WITH BUBBLED AND CRACKED WALL,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN ARE MISSING THERMOMETERS,PROVIDE
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED BY ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA HAIR RESTRAINT
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
16. CanvassFeb 13, 2018

    0 infractions

17. LicenseAug 16, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AT BASEMENT AND INTERIOR OF BAR AREA COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT). MUST SEAL/PAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO DRAIN LINES FOR ICE BIN AND SODA GUN HOLSTERS. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.