Restaurant Profile
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1616 N DAMEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60647
CHICAGO, IL 60647
12
Total Inspections
8.3%
Pass Rate
10
Failures
Inspection History
Aug 9, 2017
Result:
Out of Business
0 violations
Nov 10, 2016
Result:
Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
1|SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NOTED 2 SHELL FISH (MUSSELS)TAGS COMMINGLED IN A CONTAINER. BOTH TAGS HAD DIFFERENT INFORMATION LOCATED INSIDE ONE CONTAINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO COMBINE ANY BATCH SHELLFISH TOGETHER FOLLOWING THE CITY RULES AND REGULATIONS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF SHELLFISH WORTH $12.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B);;12|HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED NO HAND SOAP AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PROVIDE THE SOAP FOR THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030;;30|FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.;;31|CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND DRINKING GLASSES ON THE DINNING AREA AND KITCHEN PREP COUNTER TOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES, GLASSES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE.;;32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PREMISES SERVING DRINKING WATER USING BOTTLES WITH SMALL MOUTHS AND WASHING THEM AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE BOTTLES AND PROVIDE BOTTLES WITH WIDE MOUTH FOR PROPER CLEANING.NOTED SHELVES BY THE STOVE AT THE KITCHEN LINED WITH FOIL PAPER,SHELVES OF THE EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER AND CARD BOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZES AND MAINTAIN.;;34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND BAR. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY WALLS, LEAKING CEILING WITH WATER AND PEELING PAINT ALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKAGE AND CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING.;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Jan 5, 2016
Result:
Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
1|SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS) IN A BOWL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED AS REQUIRED BY LAW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE SHELLFISH WITH TAGS ATTACHED UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED ON FILE FOR ANOTHER 90 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4.9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $27.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B);;32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF CHEST REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.....ALSO NOTED DAMAGED AND BROKEN LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Jan 23, 2015
Result:
Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
30|FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.;;34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DIRT ACCUMULATION.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGE WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;41|PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.;;43|FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR/DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Sep 3, 2014
Result:
Pass
0 violations
Aug 26, 2014
Result:
Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
18|NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 30 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND IN DRAIN BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND OVER 50 LIVE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE/ELIMINATE FLY PROMBLEM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING COOLER FAN COVERS AND VENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SPICE STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND BAR COUNTERS ETC.;;34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND IN THE BASEMENT THROUGH OUT. ALSO MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO HELP ELIMINATE FLY PROBLEM.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MISSING AND/OR DANAGED WALL BASE COVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,THIS IS A BREEDING SOURCE FOR PESTS. ALSO MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE.;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE PREP ROOM WITH A LEAK AND A PIPE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
Oct 18, 2013
Result:
Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN HOOD, PIPES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLER FAN COVERS, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS, SPICE STORAGE AREAS, BEHIND BAR COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN ALL.;;34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT,BAR AREA.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE, FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THEM.;;41|PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT BASEMENT BY STAIRWELL OLD BOXES, ECT). MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
May 16, 2012
Result:
Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
May 10, 2012
Result:
Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
29|PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1214686;;32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1214686;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1214686
May 7, 2012
Result:
Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
2|FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REACH-IN PREP COOLER FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT READING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP READING 50.1, COOLER TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, AND COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE COOLER IS READING AT PROPER TEMP, TO CDPH (312)746-4240 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A);;29|PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 6/13/2011, FOR VIOLATION NUMBERS, 32,33, 34, 35, 38, AND 43, AS STATED IN REPORT NUMBER 585341, SEE ATTACHED REPORT, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090;;3|POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOODS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN PREP COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, TEMPS: RANGING FROM 44.9-52.9'F, FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURED: HAM, POOLED EGGS, VEGETABLES, CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE, SAUSAGE, MUSHROOM MIX, AND HAMBURGER, APPROX. 50 POUNDS TOTAL, AND AT A COST OF ABOUT, $1,000.00, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A);;31|CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT GLASS WARE SETTING OUT ON TABLES, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED,;;32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL AT HAND PACK ICE CREAM STATION;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: (2) OVENS FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS, NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, MUST PROVIDE THE KILOWATTS TO OVENS, IF NOT BEING STORED UNDER EXHAUST HOOD AREA
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