AMARIND'S RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

6822 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2021.

Last inspected Sep 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 3

2021

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES.

AUG 27

2021

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WAHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2356956 ON 1/17/2020. #47 FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET #49. NSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,WOK STATION,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED AND GREASE/DEBRIS. #51. BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS/DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD-UP #56. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 17

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,WOK STATION,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED AND GREASE/DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS/DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

APR 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MAR 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS AND WOK STATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA THROUGHOUT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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FEB 28

2019

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE OFFICE. ALSO OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, OVEN, DEEP FRYERS, WOK STATION, AND TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA THROUGHOUT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JAN 24

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AND ON FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS SPLASHED AT DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS AT THIS AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.

MAR 15

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces(sides)of cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor by dish machine area needs re-grouting.

AUG 26

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Found raw wood along wall next to newly install exposed hand sink in bar area. Instructed to paint or seal. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL,

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL BY DISH MACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Facility Condition

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

ONE LIGHT OUT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT, IDPH’S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED,

AUG 18

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1516139, ISSUED ON 01/13/2015, 34 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. 38 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE BAR AREA SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL,

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL BY DISH MACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Facility Condition

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

ONE LIGHT OUT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT, IDPH’S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED,

JAN 21

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE BAR AREA

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN BASEMENT.

JAN 13

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1401881 ISSUED ON 03-12-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - ICE BIN COVER MISSING BEHIND THE BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #33 - SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT COOK LINE AND ATTACHED CONNECTED PIPINGS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34 - FLOORS ALONG AND BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY. #36 - PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. #38 - OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE BAR AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN BASEMENT.

MAR 12

2014

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BIN COVER MISSING BEHIND THE BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT COOK LINE AND ATTACHED CONNECTED PIPINGS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG AND BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

MAR 8

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. INTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER RINSING AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK..

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT WALLBASE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN GREASY WALL AT HOT LINE AREA UNDER HOOD IN KITCHEN

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BASEMENT

SEP 25

2012

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 14

2012

FAIL 5 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

Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Found mice dropping on ledge behind prep table in rear room-approximately 5 droppings and ib basement on storage rack approximatlet 10 plus mice droppings and on floor around hot water tank approximately 15 plus mice droppings. Instructed to remove and detail clean and sanitize areas, and have licensed pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi and single use utensils not proeprly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Interior of ice machine, storage racks and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in basement and along wallbase in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

AUG 5

2010

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, RUBBER GASKET WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND COOLER DOORS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP, AROUND PIPES AND DRAINPIPES, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN/REAR STORAGE AREA AND INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/KITCHEN AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA (NOTED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION)-----FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.

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.NOTED DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, BEHIND RICE COOKER, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.------NOTED WALLS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (BASEMENT) IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING PAINT AND WATER STAINED), MUST FIX AND REPAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAP ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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