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Failed most recent inspection — documentation & training found
2025-10-02 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED,PASTRIES,COFFEE,MUSHROOMS,SLAW,ETC,MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:57 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON A HAIRNET AND THEN HANDLED UTENSIL.ALSO HAD ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND PLACED UTENSILS INSIDE OF SANITIZER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACED IN DISH RACK CHANGED GLOVES AND AGAIN WAS ON CELL P...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE OBSERVED AN ACTIVE LEAK OF DIRTY LOOKING WATER DRIPPING AND SPLASHING FROM CEILINGS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH A POT AND A PLASTIC BUCKET ON UPPER STORAGE SHELF ABOVE PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS AND BOXE...
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING & FLOOR TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET,DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF OVEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AND FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2619426 6/20/25 NOT CORRECTED- #44 4-903.11 (A; B; D): MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT. #49-4-601.11(C): MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LEGS AND WHEEL BASES...
2025-06-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 11 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED PAPER CUPS STORED INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 I: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT BOTH HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
2025-06-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 17 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WHITE PESTICIDE APPLICATION SCATTERED HEAVILY THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FROM PREP AREAS TO FOOD STORAGE AREAS, TOOL STORAGE AND HOT WATER TANK AREAS, ON PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST R...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PAPER CUPS STORED INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED DISCOLORED CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND TOILET ROOM AREAS (77.0F-89.6F) AND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (87.8F).MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS AT 100.0F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SIN...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT BOTH HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594621 5/15/24 NOT CORRECTED-#55-6-501.11 OBSERVED CAULK BUBBLING ON CEILING ABOVE DOOR LEADING TO KITCHEN AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN BRICK W...
2024-05-15 Pass License 6 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. OBSERVED HEAVY SOILAGE INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK FROM PIPE AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CAULK BUBBLING ON CEILING ABOVE DOOR LEADING TO KITCHEN AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN BRICK WALLS IN DINING ROOM TOWARDS CEILING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOLES ARE S...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS TO ENSURE BRICKS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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