JAN 18
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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1825 W IRVING PARK · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 18, 2023 · passed
13 of 19 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNETH EQUIPMENT.
JAN 272022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. MUST REATTACH OR REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
JAN 52021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 5
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
JAN 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SOME SHELVING NOTED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT SIDES OF DEEP FRYER AND SIDE OF WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK TO BE SERVED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS FROM THE REAR PATIO WALK WAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED CLOTH UPHOLSTERED WOODEN BEAMS BEING STORED ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WET MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR BEHIND KITCHEN BOX FREEZER AND METAL SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD EXHAUST. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS FOR SHIELDING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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APR 42018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM SHELVES. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, REMOVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT FRONT SERVING BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER ON FLOOR UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT DRY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN WALL AND PEELING PAINT AT MOP STORAGE AREA,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING PIPE BEHIND MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT BAR /SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IT UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL
APR 42017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 282016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 28
2016
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/23/16 REPORT##: 1728212 (33)OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED GRASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 05/23/2016 34 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHID COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNRATH MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 12016PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE MOP SINK MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
FEB 232016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOOR UNDERNETH 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRCUED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED GRASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHID COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON KITCHEN WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE IN REAR STORAGE MOP SINK MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
JUN 92014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS BEING STORED RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN DISHES TO PROTECT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WHILE BEING STORED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE NUTS AND BOLTS HOLDING THE GREASE TRAP TOGETHER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND A BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND DIM LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE TO-GO PACKING STATION IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE TOILET WATER IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM CONTINUOSLY RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO HAVE TOILET REPAIRED.
APR 112013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2013
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BOTTOM PREP TABLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OCT 222012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
SIX (6) EGG ROLLS AT 87.3F AND ONE WON TON AT 82.9F BEING HELD IN PAN ON SHELVING NEXT TO STOVE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE OR COOL FOODS TO 40F THEN REHEAT TO 165F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 (A).
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN FROM INSPECTION ON 5-13-11 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010 (B).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUSTY METAL, HOLES AND OPEN CREVICES ACCUMULATING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH MATERIAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. LID OF BOX FREEZER BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH PEELING TAPE. MUST REPAIR SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MAY 132011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 54F, TOFU AT TEMP OF 56F, COOKED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 50F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.(COOLER AT TEMP OF 41F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 10,VALUE 100.
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. WASHBOWL IN WOMAN WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING
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