AUG 26
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ALICE & FRIENDS VEGAN KITCHEN.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
5812 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 26, 2025 · passed
13 of 22 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED KNOB TO TURN HOT WATER ON AND OFF MISSING UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL HANDWASHINGS MUST BE INSTALLED AND PROPERLY FUNCTING WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER AS NECESSSARY. MANAGER REPLACED KNOB ON SINK. HOT WATER NOW OPERATIONAL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOO PREP COOLER AND UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 82024PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2024
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AND SOME OPEN GAPS ON THE TOP AND SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE SCREENED DOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE MAIN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT WASH BASIN AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND ALSO THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND THE RIGHT SIDE PREP TABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED A RAW WOODEN FLOOR MOUNT ON WHEELS UNDER THE FLOOR STAND MIXER IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN. MUST SEAL/PAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF A METAL PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, MAKE SHELVING SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INOPERABLE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.EMPLOYEES USING THE TWO ADDITIONAL CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AT THIS TIME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN AND CEILING VENT SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TILES AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE AS A VENT COVER.----NOTED A LARGE ROCK COVERING THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 12022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
: 4-903.11(A; C)-- ALL STORED-TO-GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. INCLUDING ITEMS INSIDE THE OUTDOOR STORAGE GARAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11-- MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON THE PREMISES. 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR, SINK WALL MOUNTING, PROPS, LEGS FOR ANY SINKS, OR DOORWAY THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL CONSTRUCTED MATERIALS FOR ALL SINKS AND DOORWAYS THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
: 4-602.13---WALK-IN COOLER DOOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WERE DIRTY. ----- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.-----RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11----- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND TILES REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS. -----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR BASEBOARDS. IT MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
OCT 252022FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2022
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS NOTED IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN CRACKED LIDS. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR, SINK WALL MOUNTING, PROPS, LEGS FOR ANY SINKS, OR DOORWAY THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL CONSTRUCTED MATERIALS FOR ALL SINKS AND DOORWAYS THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON THE PREMISES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
PLASTIC PLUMBING ATTACHMENTS FOR WASTE WATER DRAINAGE FROM THE DISH MACHINE TO THE PLUMBING OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WERE FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY.---WALK-IN COOLER DOOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WERE DIRTY. ----- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF BOTH OVENS THE EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY.----KITCHEN COOKS LINE EXIT DOOR IS EXTREMELY DIRTY.---DIRTY WALL VENT NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER FANS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND TILES REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS. -----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR BASEBOARDS. IT MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8-3-21 REPORT # 2523564 NOT CORRECTED #37- FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE. ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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AUG 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.NO CITATION ISSUED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
APR 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT ANY IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS FOR VOMITT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
FOUND NO VARIANCE/HACCP FOR KIMCHI BEING MADE AT PREMISES. FOUND 3 POUNDS OF KIMCHI INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TAGGED KIMCHI. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE/HACCP.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
FOUND NO VARIANCE FOR KIMCHI MADE AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 302018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 30
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
OCT 232018FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 23
2018
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE ON LABELED REFRIGERATED READY-T0-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ALONG NORTH WALL ALSO OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN UNUSED FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT UNUSED FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS IN UNUSED FURNACE ROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
JUN 82017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IS BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH WHITE DUCT TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GASKET.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN TTHE KITCHEN.REMOVE BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN SAID AREA,REMOVE GRIMES ON METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE BOTH PREP AREA.REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE PREP/REAR STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GREASE AND GRIMES ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND MAINTAIN REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM WALLS BY THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN THE KICHEN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR EAST PREP AREA BY THE REAR DOOR SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,AT FRONT JUICE BAR. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE IS REQUIRED AT SAID SINK. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT REAR/STORAGE/ PREP STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVODED .
JUN 62017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT OPERABLE/UNUSED: DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE SAID SINK NOT CONNECTED.ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE A WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN FRONT OF IT.PRESENTLY MANAGER USING PREP SINK FOR HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RELOCATE REACH-IN COOLER AND REPAIR CAUSE FOR THE SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IS BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH WHITE DUCT TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GASKET.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN TTHE KITCHEN.REMOVE BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN SAID AREA,REMOVE GRIMES ON METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE BOTH PREP AREA.REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE PREP/REAR STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GREASE AND GRIMES ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND MAINTAIN REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM WALLS BY THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN THE KICHEN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR EAST PREP AREA BY THE REAR DOOR SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,AT FRONT JUICE BAR. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE IS REQUIRED AT SAID SINK. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT REAR/STORAGE/ PREP STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVODED .
DEC 92016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR OF PREMISES BEHIND REACH IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-19-16 INSPECTION # 1727271. VIOLATION 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, ETC.). MUST CLAN AND SANITIZE. VIOLATION 38. FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
APR 192016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS,ETC.). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOPS AND BROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED(BROOM HANGIN ON WALL). MUST RELOCATE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY(CURRENTLY HANGING ON STICKS). MUST STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINERS/CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FODDHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OCT 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2ND KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING ALSO 1-COMPARTMENT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR WORKERS.
AUG 252014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE SPRAYER OR HOSE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND KITCHEN. PREMISES CURRENTLY USING A GARDEN HOSE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST BUILD-UP AT THE UPRIGHT ONE DOOR FREEZER IN THE 1ST KITCHEN AREA.
JUL 262013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE/POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND BULK ITEMS ON SHELVING NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND BULK CONTAINERS DURING STORAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED SERVING UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,SOUPS ETC) ON SHELVING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST PARTICLES AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER ONTO FOOD WRAPPED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED ALL FOOD ITEMS TO ANOTHER FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING STOVE ALONG WALL, FOOD PARTICLES, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 252012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNIT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,ALSO CLEAN FOOD STAINS.CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEBRIS).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
APR 122012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
WE(MANAGER/OWNER AND I)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES.KITCHEN:UNDER AND BEHIND THE SHELF,SOUTH-EAST SIDE,UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,BEHIND THE WHITE COOLER, ALONG NORTH THE WALL,AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.REAR STORAGE: ALONG THE WALLS AND INSIDE THE CLOSET(CLUTTERD), BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED, IF NEEDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL.APPROX.30 OR MORE DROPPINGS. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR SAID STORAGE, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO77795-10
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNIT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,ALSO CLEAN FOOD STAINS.CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEBRIS).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE GREASE BUILD FROM FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
APR 12011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED A ONE BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER THE VENTIILATION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IT OR PROVIDE HOOD WITH VENTILATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM VENT COVER.KEEP ALL SINKS FREE OF DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SPECILLY SOUTH-EAST CORNER.REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT AREA.FOOD GRADE APPROVAL PAINT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. REAR 3 COMPARTEMENT SINK IN STORAGE AREA NOT MAINANTAINED NO COLD WATER IS PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT,ALSO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR UNDER THE SINK.REROUTE DISCHARGE HOSE FOR THE DISHMACHINE.
FEB 252010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.rear storage shelving had exposed raw wood shall be repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of storage shelving, cooler shelving need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment,rear storage shelving need cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.peeling paint in employee bathroom shall be repair.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust canopy no clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation ) in kitchen, and womans bathroom need cleaning.
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