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Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2018-07-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-07-11 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD. (HANDLES HAM,CHEESE,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST OBTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER FRONT COUNTERS AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, ELIMINATE ROACHES, AND CLEAN ALL EFFECTED AREAS.
2018-05-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE, 2 COFFEE MACHINES, ANDHOT WATER MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND REAR DISHWASHING AREAS CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
2017-08-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, MILK-BASED LATTES, WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGER ROGER DILLMAN ARRIVED AT 9:15AM. MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PANELING AT THE FRONT LINE SHELVING UNIT, UNDER THE HAND SINK AND ICE BIN. OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF BOTTOM SHELF IN REAR COOLER. NOTED STANDING WATER ON INTERIOR OF BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR COOLER, AS WELL. OBSERVED STAN...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN THE ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM A/C CONDENSER, LOCATED IN HALLWAY NEAR CUSTOMERS TOILETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE BROOMS, MOPS 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN, TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
2016-11-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP WITH COFFEE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS, MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE TILES TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ESPECIALLY ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER ALL STORAGE AND SI...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BASEBOARDS AT THE MOP SINK AREA PEELING AND IN POOR REPAIR AND OPEN GAPS/CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN SAME AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST INFESTATION. OR, REPAIRED AND OPERATIONAL.
2016-11-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP WITH COFFEE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS, MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE TILES TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ESPECIALLY ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER ALL STORAGE AND SI...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BASEBOARDS AT THE MOP SINK AREA PEELING AND IN POOR REPAIR AND OPEN GAPS/CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN SAME AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST INFESTATION. OR, REPAIRED AND OPERATIONAL.
2016-10-27 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.4 WITH FOOD SUCH AS YOGURT AT 48F AND EDANAMEE SALAD (SOY BEAN) AT 54.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTI...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. EDANAMEE SALAD AT 54.1F, YOGURT AT 51.4F, TURKEY AT 42.7F, ROASTED RED PEPPER AT 48.6F. ALSO OBSERVED SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE, LEAK AND PARMESAN C...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES OBSERVED. REAR DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO HOY OR COLD RUNNING WATER, NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP A...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AND PREPARED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. A CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AF...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES ICE BIN FOUND DIRTY.INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND ICE BUILD UP .INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN DAIRY COOLER DIR...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP WITH COFFEE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS, MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE TILES TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR WITH RT AND DEBRIS ESPECIALLY ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER ALL STORAGE AND SINK...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BASEBOARDS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE MOP SINK AREA PEELING AND IN POOR REPAIR. LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OPEN GAPS/CREVICES ALONG WALLS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST INFESTATION.
2015-09-01 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2014-04-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AT PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVING A COPY OF TODAY'S INPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN HANDLE AT PREP COOLER MUST REPAIR.REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK IN REAR FOOD AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GREASE BOX AND NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE.
2012-11-21 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
2010-08-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF...
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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED PARFAITS AT 48-49F, QUICHE AT 44-46F, SALADS AT 50F, AND SANDWICHES AT 46F. MANAGEMEN...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT BEING MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE HANDSIN...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED WHILE STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHIN...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AND...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CAULK AROUND THE FRONT HANDSINK.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER IN THE BACK AREA.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP CLOSET. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING SUPPLY FAN COVER IN THE MOP CLOSET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE FRONT HANDSINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE THE ...
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. CLEAN AND REMOVE THE LITTER AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMP...
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