Baba'S Famous Steak and Lemonade
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-12-10 Pass Short Form Complaint 5 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING AT REAR HANDSINK (AT ELBOW CONNECTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED AREA AROUND DUMPSTERS WITH TRASH, GREASE BUILD UP AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2025-10-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 8 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60LBS OF TCS FOOD CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 49F-52F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL AFFECTED FOOD AT A COST OF $200. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HELD F...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING AT REAR HANDSINK (AT ELBOW CONNECTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED AREA AROUND DUMPSTERS WITH TRASH, GREASE BUILD UP AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES TO BE DAMAGED/MISSING ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE AND IN RESTROOM ABOVE SINK AND TOILET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2025-02-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.18 OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND BUILD-UP FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
2025-02-03 Fail Complaint 8 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED THROUGHOUT COOLING UNITS WITHOUT ANY LABELS... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, 40 LBS COOKED GROUND BEEF, AND 4O LBS INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED COOKED SPAGHETTI AND ALFREDO PASTA NOODLE...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER FROM INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED (FRONT PREP AREA), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH 2 TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SOILED RESIDUES AS DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND BUILD-UP FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT MAY 14, 2024 #2594581. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS : 49)NOTED EXCESSIVE SPILLS ON FRONT SHELVING UNITS WHERE FLAVORED SYRUPS FOR LEMONADE AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND CLEAN ALL SU...
2024-05-14 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (BURGERS, CHICKEN, STEAK, ITALIAN BEEF) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFCATE HOLDER ON...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE SPILLS ON FRONT SHELVING UNITS WHERE FLAVORED SYRUPS FOR LEMONADE AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND CLEAN ALL SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE/YARD AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STACKED ITEMS, GREASE BUCKETS, TRASH, OLD EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. NOTED BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND OTHER FACILITY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED WITH EXCESS...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
2024-03-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE/YARD AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STACKED ITEMS, GREASE BUCKETS, TRASH, AND OLD EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. NOTED BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND OTHER FACILITY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED WITH EXC...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2024-03-11 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOF MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING ITALIAN BEEF, GROUND CHICKEN, PASTA, AND SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES W...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 120LBS OF RAW CHICKEN PARTS (WINGS, THIGHS, DRUMS,) RANGING BETWEEN 50F-59F, 5 LBS FISH @ 56F, 5 LBS SHRIMP 54F, 10LBS COOKED PASTA @49.8F, ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED @56F AND 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT @54.8F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. BOTH SAID UNITS STORED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, BEE...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SPRAYER ATTACHED TO HANDSINK INSIDE TOILET ROOM LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE/YARD AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STACKED ITEMS, GREASE BUCKETS, TRASH, AND OLD EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. NOTED BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND OTHER FACILITY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED WITH EXC...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2582193 ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 ... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS 37) OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES NOT TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINER...
2023-09-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 9 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. DICED COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.0F AND CHICKEN BREAST AT 56.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUS...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MEAT THAWING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON FLOOR IN REAR WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED AS WELL AS IN THE TO...
2023-08-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2023-07-27 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE REAR DISH AREA AND IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE A...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573141 DATED: 3/24/2023; #47 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR STAINLESS STEEL REACH-IN COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49 MUST CLEAN ...
2023-03-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR LEADING TO EXTERIOR EXIT TO BE RIPPED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR STAINLESS STEEL REACH-IN COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMEN
2023-03-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK THROUGHOUT FACILITY(RESTROOM, PREP, REAR DISH AREA). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HANDDRYING PROVISION MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. (PAPER TOWELS ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK TO BE INACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. FILLED WITH BOXES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER ABOVE VIOLATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR LEADING TO EXTERIOR EXIT TO BE RIPPED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR STAINLESS STEEL REACH-IN COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562011 DATED: 8/11/22 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS; #49 OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51 OBSERVED LEAK COM...
2022-08-11 Pass Canvass 10 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG THE SIDES AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON FLOOR IN REAR WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED AS WELL AS IN THE T...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DARK STAINED CEILING TILES JUST ABOVE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR (POSSIBLE MOLD) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND THE FILTERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD SERVICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS IN A RISK ONE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
2021-02-08 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
2021-01-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 13 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED SLICER EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND A DOLLIE IN FRONT OF SAME WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS (SLICING OF TOMATO).MANAGER REMOVED EQUIPMENT DURING INSPECTION.M...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT HAND DRYING DEVICE.TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (SLICING TOMATO)MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING IN WALL ABOVE ELECTRICAL BOX,A CUT OUT IN WALL USED A PASS-THRU TO OTHER BUSINESS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET ROOM DOOR IS SEPERATING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
2020-11-02 Pass License 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Backflow preventer not located to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved backflow preventer or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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