Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen

Chicago Health Dept

5812 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

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LAST INSPECTED

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Inspection history

AUG 26

2025

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2024

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INOPERABLE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.EMPLOYEES USING THE TWO ADDITIONAL CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 17

2024

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 1

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2022

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS NOTED IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN CRACKED LIDS. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF BOTH OVENS THE EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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 3

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

APR 14

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Other

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 30

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

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 23

2018

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Other

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 8

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 6

2017

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DEC 16

2016

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 9

2016

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Sanitation

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 19

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MOPS AND BROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED(BROOM HANGIN ON WALL). MUST RELOCATE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FODDHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

OCT 6

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR WORKERS.

AUG 25

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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 1

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 25

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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