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Chicago Health Dept

50 E CHICAGO · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

13 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Sep 2018.

Last inspected Sep 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 21

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS POSTED AT EMPLOYEES AND WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS AT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDWASH BOWLS.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) MUST LABEL REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD > 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.11 METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED ALSO FRONT 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANLDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 REAR PREP AREA TALL BOY STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.13 VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JUN 22

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

FOUND A LOOSE GASKET (VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL) ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE DOOR OF THE 2-DR COOLER IN THE REAR AREA ON THE MOST RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE WALL. FOUND A MISSING TOP/LID FOR THE WASTE BASKET LOCATED IN THE RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE STATED. FOUND THE BREAD CUTTING BOARD TABLE ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING SOUP CONTAINERS WITH A ROUGH SURFACE.MUST REPAINT/RE-VARNISH ABOVE STATED TABLE WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT/SEALANT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXCESSIVE FROST/ICE BUILD-UP AT THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE-CAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE END OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR CONDITION AND WITH EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPLACE ABOVE STATED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

DEC 1

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING DUCT TAPE FROM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR.

Minor Food Temperature

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

REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS FROM THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP FROM THE STORAGE RACK ON THE WALL DIRECTLY ABOVE A CUTTING BOARD/PREP AREA WHERE BREAD IS SLICED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSATION POOLING ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE PRODUCE ITEMS ARE STORED. FOOD ITEMS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WERE COVERED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER AND THE CONDENSATION WAS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD.

MAR 25

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, BOXES, CLUTTER, ETC.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE 2-DOOR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MAR 21

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 54.8F BY MY THERMOMETER AND THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER WAS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT 57.7F, SLICED HAM AT 55.7F, CHICKEN AND CILANTRO AT 50.1F, SLICED TOMATO AT 54.6F, BACON AT 53.7, AND SLICED CHEESES AT 54.F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, BOXES, CLUTTER, ETC.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE 2-DOOR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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MAR 30

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR COOLER AT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AREA AT BOTTOM LEDGE BEHIND BAG IN BOX STORAGE AREA OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BREAD STORAGE RACK BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER. CLEAN FLOOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

SEP 25

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

SEP 9

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH THE HANDLE UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

MAY 6

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENT INSIDE OF RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED WITH FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATELY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

AUG 12

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BELOW TABLES/EQUIPMENT.

OCT 18

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

SEP 5

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, MOLD BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CONTAINERS OF BREAD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR BY AT LEAST 6".

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED WALLS, PEELING PAINT NOTED BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SMOOTH NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO SINK STOPPERS FOUND AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 3

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; CHEST FREEZER LID ARE MISSING THE SIDE SCREWS, THEREFORE LOOSE-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS ALSO-DUE TO DUST /FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK HAS EVIDENCE OF MILDEW-MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. DUSTY BATHROOM VENT & DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT DUCTS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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