JAN 10
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ALULU.
BEAT. 41/100
2011 S LAFLIN ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 10, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 32025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE STILL NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING; SAID DISH MACHINE PREVIOUSLY TAGGED AND REMAIN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
DEC 302024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 30
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS RANGED FROM 61F-86F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE MANAGER TESTED THE HT DISH MACHINE WITH A HOT WATER TEST STRIP THAT MEASURES THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F, AND THE TEST STRIP INDICATED THAT THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. SAID DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-204.115 OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS NOT OPERABLE AND DID NOT INDICATE THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
DEC 112023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT, MISSING BASEBOARDS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND REPAIR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
DEC 42023FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2023
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SIDE EXIT DOOR AND 1/4" GAP UNDER SECOND FLOOR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT, MISSING BASEBOARDS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND REPAIR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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JUL 122021FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2021
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SALAD DRESSINGS, WHIP CREAM, CREAM CHEESE, LEMON CURD AND OPENED JUICES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (51.7F-52.1F). TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 4.5LBS VALUED AT $22.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (52.4F). COOLING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A LARGE AREA OF THE CEILING MISSING IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY DATE SPECIFIED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT (4-3-2019) REPORT 2282528 ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
APR 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, PREMISES HAS BIOHAZARD CLEAN UP KIT, BUT ONE KIT HAS NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, AND THE OTHER ONE HAS A CHLORINE POWDER BUT NO TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 52017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 5
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALL BEHIND BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. (WALL BEHIND BAR CONTAINS GLUED MOSS). WALL BEHIND BAR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
NOV 162016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A DRYING RACK IS NEEDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Brick walls in basement. Walls in basement dry storage need to be finished to be smooth, easily cleanable, light in color.
NOV 152016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A DRYING RACK IS NEEDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Brick walls in basement. Walls in basement dry storage need to be finished to be smooth, easily cleanable, light in color.
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