5077 KIKO MEAT MARKET.
5077 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 22 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 282023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 122022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA, CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (IN THE BASEMENT) WITH VISIBLE EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD (BREAD) STORAGE INSIDE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED SPILLAGE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
DEC 22021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON WOOD PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, AND ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE GARAGE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS AND NEXT TO THE 1 DOOR STAND UP FREEZER AND WASHER AND DRYER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN THE BASEMENT AND GARAGE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
REPLACE THE TORN AND WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED BENEATH THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED CUT WOOD STORED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR AND TO STORE THE WOOD ON PALLETS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS IN THE BASEMENT.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE DRYWALL WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 172020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
VIOLATION CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS, VIOLATION 47 CORRECTED GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER REPLACED VIOLATION 51 CORRECTED BACK FLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON COFFEE - CAPPUCCINO MACHINE , ICE MACHINE AND WATER HOSE VIOLATION 55 CORRECTED. EASY CLEANABLE COVER PROVIDED OVER WALK IN COOER DOORS AND REAR ENTRANCE
JUL 72020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(FLOUR ) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
OBSERVED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7/31/2019 REPORT #2303968 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION # 47 MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE GASKET ON DOORS TO WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF FACILITY. VIOLATION #51 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION # 51 MUST INSTALL HOSE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON HOSE USED IN BASEMENT FOR FLOOR WASHING. VIOLATION # 55 MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE CEILING COVER BETWEEN OUTSIDE COOLERS AND ENTRANCE TO BUILDING.
JUL 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN ALL THREE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE GASKET ON DOORS TO WALK IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE OF FACILITY.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
MUST INSTALL HOSE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON HOSE USED IN BASEMENT FOR FLOOR WASHING.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE CEILING COVER BETWEEN OUTSIDE COOLERS AND ENTRANCE TO BUILDING.
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED OR PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE CEILING IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF BAKERY AND IN TOP OF FREEZERS AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOWNSTAIRS,
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMEN STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT (SODA SYRUP DISPENSERS) AND IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
OBSERVED THAT GAS OVEN IN BAKERY PART OF BUSINESS DOESN'T HAVE PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR GAS OVEN . MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEM
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
MAY 82018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OVER 25 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. ALSO EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING,SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS VEAL, CHICKEN, LAMB AND SPINACH PIE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. THREE CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE BUT ALL OF THEM ARE EXPIRED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2071664 DATED 7/31/17. #35-SMALL HOOD AND FILTER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN . #36-MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND MAINTAIN. LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
MISSING FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
THREE FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 312017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,SUGAR,SALT,ETC AND MAINTAIN.
RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. ALSO RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE SAUSAGE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
SMALL HOOD AND FILTER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING IN THE TWO PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND MAINTAIN. LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER IN THE BAR AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 242017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT DURING INSPECTION.
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN,WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE WAY DOWN AND SHOULD HAVE NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.
LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,SUGAR,SALT,ETC AND MAINTAIN.
RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. ALSO RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE SAUSAGE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
SMALL HOOD AND FILTER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING IN THE TWO PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND MAINTAIN. LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER IN THE BAR AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 232016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SAUSAGE NOT LABELED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL SAUSAGE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT AND REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE/ESPRTESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER, MUST HAVE CURRENT SUMMARY SHEET POST, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER SHELVING, RACKS NOT CLEAN NEED DETAILED CLEANING, REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRI,
FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN NEED DETAILED CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA NEED TO BE REPAIRED.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE GARAGE AREA, AND OUTSIDE BACK AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
MAR 162015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING, LIDS NOT CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTTIAN AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER SHELVING, RACKS NOT CLEAN NEED DETAILED CLEANING, REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRI,
FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN NEED DETAILED CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA NEED TO BE REPAIRED.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE GARAGE AREA, AND OUTSIDE BACK AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
AUG 62014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, AND OVEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST DEBRIS.
AUG 132013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SLICER, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND VENT COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
AUG 62013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS; OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS AT REAR BASEMENT AREA. ALSO OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED INSIDE LINEN CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT ON TOP OF BOXES AND ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, REMOVE CLUTTER AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS/STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SLICER, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.
DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND VENT COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
MAY 312013PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 30 LBS. OF BEEF STUFFED CABBAGE AT 62.4F; INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. CONTAINER ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED-V=$130. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WASHING THEIR HANDS INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS/STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SLICER, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.
DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND VENT COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
DEC 212012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP WHILE I'M STILL DOING THE INSPECTION.
ALL PACKAGED FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOODS FOR SALE MUST HAVE A LABEL. NAME OF THE PRODUCT,NAME ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF MANUFACTURER,LIST OF INGREDIENTS,LIST OF ANY ARTIFICIAL COLOR,ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR OR PRESERVATIVES.
NOTED COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/BASEBOARD 4" TRU-OUT THE PREP AREA BASEMENT.
WALLS TRU-OUT THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING (WITH FOOD SPLASHED STAINED)AND MAINTAINED. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM,(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED). MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. OBSERVED MOP SINK BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EVERYTHING ON THE MOP SINK AND USE IT AS A MOP SINK NOT AS A STORAGE AREA.
MAR 232011PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 10 LBS. OF MASHED POTATOES ON TOP OF PREP COOLER AT 51.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. OWNER/CFM, STATED, POTATOES MADE YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005[A]. POTATOES DISCARDED.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AND OWNER/CFM WASHING THEIR HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED,7-38-010[A].
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT DELI AREA.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINERS IN KITCHEN, MEAT SLICER, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AND COOLERS IN DELI AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN, DELI AND BASEMENT. ALSO INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DELI AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS FOR DELI EXPOSED SINK AND BASEMENT 2PART SINK.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS AND SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →