SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AVLI RIVER NORTH.

BEAT. 27/100

700-702 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 17, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 13 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
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 MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY #6'S OF FOOD WORTH $65.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.COS

MINORChemical Safety
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

OCT 3
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

SEP 25
2024
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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 ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
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 INSTALLED ABOVE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT AND DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BUG LIGHT AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
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 FLOOR OF ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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 CERTIFICATE.

OCT 26
2023
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 19
2023
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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NOV 8
2022
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 1
2022
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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 MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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.

APR 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 19
2021
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
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 ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. VALUED AT $25

SERIOUSOther
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 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE COOKING/PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING/PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (BUCKETS) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY BASIN ATTACHED TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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.

MAY 5
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

APR 28
2020
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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 OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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 VIOLATION.

MINOROther
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.

OCT 23
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

OCT 22
2019
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HAND WASH SINK AT BASEMENT'S DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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