SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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3420 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 22, 2025 · passed

14 of 21 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
14 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 22
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND UTILITY SINK AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RAPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES.

MAY 15
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND UTILITY SINK AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RAPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2594154 ON 05/07/2024. #51. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AND LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. #53. NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. #55. FLOOR DRAIN INTERIOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 742-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 7
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AND LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN INTERIOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DO NOT WARE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

HANGED UTENSILS ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH SINK) MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

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

PLASTIC MILK CRATES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.DO NOT USE TO ELEVATE/STORE ITEMS

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECTS ACTIVITIES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO RENEW IT. VALID ONLY FOR 3 YEARS.

NOV 1
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.

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JUL 23
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11-- FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14-- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES AND HANGING ON THE HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WORKING WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11---MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP.

JUL 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOOD WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER: BEEF @ 48.5F, BLUE CHEESE @ 51.4F. COOKED POTATOES AT 46.2F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED READY-TO-EAT BEEF AND BEEF GRAVY HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATES OR WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY FROM MONDAY 7/19. NO PROPER DATE LABELS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROVIDE EXPIRATION DATE LABELS FOR ALL PREPARED, READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES. COOLER NOTED AT 55F WITH FOOD SUCH AS BEEF AT 48.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES AND HANGING ON THE HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WORKING WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP.

AUG 27
2020
PASSED
0 violations
APR 8
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

HAMBURGER REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

JUL 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOMATOES 52.1F/49.3F, CHEESE 51.8F/48.6F, TURKEY 50F, HAMBURGER 45F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 16 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

APR 19
2018
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 29
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER. NOTED CHEESE, 50-54 DEGREES F, 3.5 LBS; CUT TOMATOES, 52-55 DEGREES F, 1 LB; HAMBURGER, 51 DEGREES F, 34 LBS; TURKEY, 52 DEGREES F, 1 LB; CHICKEN, 50 DEGREES F, 15 LBS. IN THE SALAD PREP TOP COOLER, NOTED PASTA, 46 DEGREES F, 1 LB AND CUT TOMATOES, 46 DEGREES F, 1 LB. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED $40 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE COOLERS WERE BOTH OBSERVED TO BE HOLDING PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 38 DEGREES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER UNDER GRILL. ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE COLD WATER HANDLE ON REAR PREP HAND SINK.

JAN 30
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BEEF, CHILI, HOT DOGS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTERS AND CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

MAR 22
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST ALL BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 26
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BEING HELD HOT ON UNLIT GAS STOVE TOP AT 119.9F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $8.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEE USING A BARE HAND TO APPLY A RAW BURGER PATTY TO THE GRILL THEN USE THE SAME HAND, UNWASHED, AND PUT ON A RUBBER GLOVE THEN CONTINUE TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS BUNS.REVIEWED PROPER HYGIENE, HAND WASHING AND PREVENTION OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST ALL BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

APR 21
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE MOP CLOSET.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE REAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE 3 COMP FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS.

APR 17
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.

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

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OCT 16
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN REAR FRYER FILTERS, AND INSIDE FRYER DOORS.

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

NEED TO CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.

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

NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

DEC 5
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

UPON INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT 100PM WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED.MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 130PM WITH VALID HIS CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE POTATO CUTTING UTENSIL ON THE WALL IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ICE SHUTE AT COCA-COLA MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE TO REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN.

MAR 14
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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