Avli River North
Troubled record — failed 6 of 13 inspections for food temperature, documentation & training
2025-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WATER TEMPERATURE AT 84.5F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COM...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTA...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE-COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED TZATZIKI SAUCE AT 54.1F,MASHED POTATOES AT 50.1F,COOKED CHICK PEAS AT 49.8F,FETA WITH YOGURT AT 50.5F.MA...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
2024-10-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
2024-09-25 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AST...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINER NEED HANDWASHING SINK AND SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOT HOLD SOUP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BUG LIGHT AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER I...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNIT OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED ON FL...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS FROM DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR LINES OF CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM REAR LINES OF CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICAT...
2023-10-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-09-19 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSED OF ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACES OF TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING SANATIZED IN THE HIGH DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
2022-11-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-11-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE BETWEEN 1:45 AND 2:15PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS LAMB WERE PREPARED. AT 2:15PM CERTIFIED MANAGER STEFANOS LEMONIS ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MAN...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT VEGETABLE PREP ROOM ACROSS FROM ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH AREA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT GAUGE ACCURATELY RECORDS RINSE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
2021-04-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ROOM WHERE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD PIPED WATER PER CITY PLUMBING CODE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CI...
2021-04-19 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 16 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, SINK IS BLOCKED BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE BASIN IS FILLED WITH DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISHES, AND LOCATE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FROM BLOCKING THE HAND SINK. SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ROOM WHERE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD PIPED WATER PER CITY PLUMBING CODE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CI...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER. 3 LBS OF COOKED EGGPLANT AT 59F, AND 3 LBS OF FRESH TOMATO, ONION, GARLIC SAUCE AT 60F.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS PREPARED FOODS (SOUPS, BEANS, SAUCES) IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED DATE MARKINGS ON ALL TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. IN COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATIO...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO PROBE THERMOMETER ONSITE DURING INSPECTION, TO MEASURE HOT & COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR KITCHEN STAFF AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES (FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED RECORDS ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITAT...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE COOKING/PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING/PREPARING FOOD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (BUCKETS) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TEST STRIPS AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY BASIN ATTACHED TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FOR FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN MAIN & BASEMENT PREP AREAS, WALKIN-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT, AND MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. INSTRUCTED TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2020-05-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN LINE IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FIRST FLOOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
2020-04-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERA...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE ONE WASH BOWL SINK LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING WATER UNDER PRESSURE WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN FILLED WITH BOXES AND LIDS MAKING THEM INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN IT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)....
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN LINE IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. REPEAT CORE...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY FROM THIS INSPECTION FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2019-10-23 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2019-10-22 Fail License CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HAND WASH SINK AT BASEMENT'S DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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