BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE.

Chicago Health Dept

3407 1/2 W MADISON ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.

18 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

116

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 24

2026

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF LEMONADE STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE LEMONADE FROM UTILITY

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING INSIDE FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER AND ICE BUILDUP INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND DEFROST FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, OUTLETS, SURFACES UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LOOSE HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILUDP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

APR 17

2026

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 140.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED BEEF AND CHICKEN STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(66.3F) INSIDE INOPERABLE DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF LEMONADE STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE LEMONADE FROM UTILITY SINK.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING INSIDE FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER AND ICE BUILDUP INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND DEFROST FREEZERS.

Minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, OUTLETS, SURFACES UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LOOSE HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILUDP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

DEC 10

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING AT REAR HANDSINK (AT ELBOW CONNECTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

OCT 8

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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 FOOD AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-35-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING AT REAR HANDSINK (AT ELBOW CONNECTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

FEB 13

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18 OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

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FEB 3

2025

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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 NOODLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER FROM INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED (FRONT PREP AREA), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND BUILD-UP FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

Minor Sanitation

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 SURFACES. 55)OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE/YARD AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STACKED ITEMS, GREASE BUCKETS, TRASH, AND OLD EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. NOTED BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND OTHER FACILITY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS DIRECTLY ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. 58)NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 14

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 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 WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (BURGERS, CHICKEN, STEAK, ITALIAN BEEF) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFCATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS DIRECTLY ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MAR 21

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS DIRECTLY ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 11

2024

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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 WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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 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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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, COOKED ITALIAN BEEF @55F, 2 LBS POLISH SAUSAGES 56F, 1LB HOTSDOGS 58F, 15 LBS ALFREDO SAUCE @65F, 15 LBS GROUND CHICKEN @58F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING THIS TIME.

Minor Food Temperature

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, BEEF, COOKED PASTA NOODLES, ETC.) AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF SAID EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR UNITS TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. DURING INSPECTION, 2 DOOR COOLER WAS REPAIRED, AND IT SHOWS 36 F. SECOND UNIT REMAINS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SPRAYER ATTACHED TO HANDSINK INSIDE TOILET ROOM LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

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 CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION. 47)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. 49)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. 49)OBSERVED THE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD AND GRIME ON THE INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55) 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 THE FLOOR IN THE REAR WHERE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED, AS WELL AS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

SEP 22

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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 MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION25 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT COST ABOUT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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 TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

AUG 3

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

JUL 27

2023

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Pest Activity

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 ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL ITEMS INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 24

2023

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MAR 17

2023

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 COMING FROM BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. #55 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 TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. #55 OBSERVED DARK STAINED CEILING TILES JUST ABOVE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR (POSSIBLE MOLD) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. #56 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. #58 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. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 11

2022

PASS 10 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DARK STAINED CEILING TILES JUST ABOVE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR (POSSIBLE MOLD) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

FEB 8

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

JAN 13

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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)

Critical Documentation & Training

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)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 FOUNDATION7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET ROOM DOOR IS SEPERATING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

NOV 2

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Other

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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