AVLI RIVER NORTH.
700-702 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 13 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 172025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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).
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.
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.
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 32024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 252024FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS FROM DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
SEP 192023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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NOV 12022FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT VEGETABLE PREP ROOM ACROSS FROM ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 192021FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES (FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE COOKING/PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING/PREPARING FOOD.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (BUCKETS) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY BASIN ATTACHED TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 52020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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
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 282020FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 232019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
OCT 222019FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING HAND WASH SINK AT BASEMENT'S DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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