BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE.

Chicago Health Dept

3958 W MONROE ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

21 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Oct 2022.

Last inspected Oct 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

105

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 18

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURES OF UNITS INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 18

2020

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURES OF UNITS INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 - OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 4

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 - OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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APR 10

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 31

2017

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Serious Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REAR DEEP FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL PERSONS HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

OCT 18

2016

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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).

Serious Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL PERSONS HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUT WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

AUG 6

2015

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 21

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 15

2015

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

REPLACE THE BROKEN ICE SCOOP AND STORE IT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 13

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 25

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.

DEC 13

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 6

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE REACHIN COOLERS.

OCT 22

2012

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 15

2012

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 21

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

MAY 17

2012

FAIL 0 violations

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