OCT 18
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE.
BEAT. 18/100
3958 W MONROE ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 18, 2022 · passed
Failed 8 of 21 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
105
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SERVAL MISSING, STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS, THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
AUG 262020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURES OF UNITS INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS WITH SEASONINGS, CHICKEN/FISH BATTER MIX, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING AND MISSING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
AUG 182020FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2020
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, FRIED FISH, MELTED CHEESE AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT REAR PREP HAND SINK OR AT WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND-WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURES OF UNITS INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS WITH SEASONINGS, CHICKEN/FISH BATTER MIX, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 85 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND STAND UP REFRIGERATION UNIT, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WINDOWSILL, AND INSIDE OF UNUSED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AS WELL AS REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE UNUSED COOLING UNIT. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING FLOUR AND SEASONINGS WITHOUT LIDS STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERINGS WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING AND MISSING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
SEP 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (A)(A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE TWO PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PAPER TOWELS AT EACH HAND WASHING SINK. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11 (B) - OBSERVED PACKAGED BUTTER COOKIES MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUND FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 - OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE TWO PREP AREAS. FOOD MANAGER WAS INFORMED THAT CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 :OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 - OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (A)(A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE TWO PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PAPER TOWELS AT EACH HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11 (B) OBSERVED PACKAGED BUTTER COOKIES MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUND FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 - OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE TWO PREP AREAS. FOOD MANAGER WAS INFORMED THAT CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 :OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 - OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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APR 102017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 10
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER
MAR 312017FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2017
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS,BRUSH INSIDE OF SINK AND MOP STORED IN FRONT OF SAME IN REAR PREP AREA.SOAP AND TOWELS WERE PROVIDED,BRUSH AND MOP REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED SUGAR STORED INSIDE OF A #10 BUCKET MARKED DISH DETERGENT.MUST STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS ONLY.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRI ,HUMAN FECES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND FECES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1967204 10/25/16 NOT CORRECTED #35- REPLACED ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,CLEAN DUST AND DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UP RIGHT POSITION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM INTERIOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED INSULATION IN REAR CHEST FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACHOIN FREEZER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,ALL PREP COOLERS,UNUSED PREP COOLER,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,MISSING CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
OBSERVED A CIGARETTE BUTTS INSIDE OF A PLASTIC CUP WITH WATER USED AS A ASH TRAY STORED ON DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.NO SMOKING MATERIALS ALLOWED IN RESTAURANTS.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.(7-32-020)CITY OF CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE.
OCT 252016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REAR DEEP FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN MASSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP FROM DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL PERSONS HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OCT 182016FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2016
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 46.F IN THE BOTTOM HOLDING SECTION AND 46.8F IN TOP HOLDING SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
GYRO MEAT-47.9F, SOUR CREAM-51.3F, CUT TOMATOES-55.5F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED/HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL PREPARED AND SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES, 15 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED RESTING ON THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WASHROOM, 5 OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN THE MOP SINK AREA, AND 3 FLYING AROUND IN DESK AREA IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, SPILLED GREASE FOUND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED(CHICKEN). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE BOXES AS SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS. PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF FRONT DEEP FREEZER, AND PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REAR DEEP FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS PRESENT).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN DIRT, STAINS, AND GREASY BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT. ALSO REPAIR ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND PAINT AREAS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN MASSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP FROM DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL PERSONS HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUT WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JAN 212015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 21
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 152015FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2015
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1325219 ON 9/25/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN LID ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 33/01 - MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPLATTER. 34/01 - FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE. 35/01 - NOTED DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 37/01 - OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 40/01 - MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER USED FOR FROZEN LEMONADE DUE TO EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE FREEZER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE WALLS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
REPLACE THE BROKEN ICE SCOOP AND STORE IT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 132015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE DRAIN LINE OF THE HANDSINK WAS NOT CONNECTED TO THE SINK AND WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN WORKING ORDER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1325219 ON 9/25/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN LID ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 33/01 - MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPLATTER. 34/01 - FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE. 35/01 - NOTED DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 37/01 - OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 40/01 - MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE WALLS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 252014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN LID ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPLATTER. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVERED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND HANDLES AT THE FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE. ALSO NOTED MISSING FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
DEC 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN AND HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT. MACHINE IS NOW TAGGED AND DO NOT USE IT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). NEED TO CLEAN ANS SANITIZE THE UNIT. WHEN ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED FAX A LETTER TO CDPH GET UNIT REINSPECTED FAX#312 746-4240.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TOP ON THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER LOCATE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THE TOP IS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN THE TWO HOODS,FILTERS AND THE PIPES ABOVE, FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REATTACH VENTILATION FAN COVER TO VENT FAN ON CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOM. SEAL AROUND THE CEILING VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM
MAY 62013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TOP ON THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER LOCATE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THE TOP IS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE TWO HOODS,FILTERS AND THE PIPES ABOVE, FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REATTACH VENTILATION FAN COVER TO VENT FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
APR 292013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN AND HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT. MACHINE IS NOW TAGGED AND DO NOT USE IT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). NEED TO CLEAN ANS SANITIZE THE UNIT. WHEN ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED FAX A LETTER TO CDPH GET UNIT INSPECTED FAX#312 746-4240.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 25-30 FRUIT FLYS FLYING AROUND BY THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE WASHROOM BY THE DIRTY LINEN BASKET. CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TOP ON THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER LOCATE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THE TOP IS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE TWO HOODS,FILTERS AND THE PIPES ABOVE, FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REATTACH VENTILATION FAN COVER TO VENT FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVER. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE REACHIN COOLERS.
OCT 152012FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2012
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FIFTY(RODENT)MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BY REAR DOOR AND AT BOTTOM OF FREEZER THAT SITS BY REAR DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM; SEAL FOR A TIGHTER FIT AND/OR REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF SAME DOOR.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
UPON ENTERING REAR KITCHEN FOR INSPECTION; I OBSERVED A CIGARETTE BUTT ON THE FLOOR. I ALSO OBSERVED TWO IN A CONTAINER OF OIL BY THE REAR DOOR, TWO INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK, TWO UNDER A REFRIGERATION UNIT, ONE BEHIND ANOTHER REFRIGERATION UNIT, TWO ON TOP OF CATCH BASIN ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THREE COMP SINK AND AN EMPTY CIGARETTE BOX ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BUTTS AND REFRAIN FROM SMOKING INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
MAY 212012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 21
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REATTACH VENTILATION FAN COVER TO VENT FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVER.
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