BABAS HALAL.
7901 S DAMEN AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 72026PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM AS REQUIRED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AND CLEAN BULB.
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JAN 82025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. SHREEDED LETTUCE-52.2F.1.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO-55.4F ..5LB DICED TOMATO-52.3F ON TOPSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 5LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-57.0F IN A PLASTIC BUSS PAN IN WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.8LBS. $40. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK )
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR PANEL ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
DEC 162024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
DEC 102024FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON THE PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE MEAT SLICER, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE OFFICE DESK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/10/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
5-204.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES .
8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2608378 12/3/24 NOT CORRECTED.#54-5-501.15 : STILL OBSERVED ALL TWO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE. MUST HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.#60- 8-404.13(B:4) : :#37- 3-302.12: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-6-202.15: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR. #39-3-305.11: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS. #47-4-501.12: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.#49-4-601.11(C): MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.#55-6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. #56-6-501.14: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT THE TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
DEC 32024FAILED19 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN, STEAK, GRILLED CHICKEN, TACOS, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:07 P.M. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
THE HAND WASHING SINK WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE; OBSERVED A SMALL PAN AND A SCRUBBER INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK; ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 10 LBS. COOKED CHICKEN AT 121.8F AND 8LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT-78.3F ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 18LBS. $50.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6LBS.COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 61.0F IN WALK-IN COOLER.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 6LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELF UNDER HAND SINK VANITY IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
OBSERVED ALL THREE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE. MUST HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS.
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596159 6/12/24 NOT CORRECTED.#36-4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.:#37- 3-302.12: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-6-202.15: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR. #39-3-305.11: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.#45-4-903.11(A; C): MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47-4-101.19: MUST ELIMINATE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. #47-4-501.11: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH-IN COOLER, LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.#47-4-501.12: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.#49-4-601.11(C): MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.#55-6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, MISSING CEILING TILE OVER DRINK MACHINES. #56-6-501.14: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH FILTERS AT THE TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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JUN 122024PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.
: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HANDLES ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER,EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE OVER DRINK MACHINES.
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595054 5/22/24 NOT CORRECTED.#57-2-102.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS. #58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
MAY 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 6LBS.PRE-COOKED CHICKEN 90.7F.IN A PAN ON TABLE.2LBS. SLICED GYROS-104.0F IN A PAN ON LOWER SHELF.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 8LBS. $30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS AT 20LBS. COOKED DICED CHICKEN-64.3F-74.8F.9LBS. COOKED STEAK-64.9F-68.0F.2LBS. SLICED GYROS-64.0F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 31LBS. $83.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.
MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.
MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST ELIMINATE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HANDLES ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER,EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE OVER DRINK MACHINES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578516 7/11/23 NOT CORRECTED.#57-2-102.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS. #58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
JUL 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER: SUCH AS 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.9F, 5lbs OF POLISH AT 53.0F, 10LBS OF HOT DOGS AT 50.0F,25lbs OF FISH AT 55.2F. TOTAL WEIGHT 60lbs AT $350 COST DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
OBSERVED REACH IN FRONT COOLER WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS WITH AN IMPROPER AMIBENT TEMP OF 53F. ALSO IN POOR REPAIR(RUBBER GASKET TORN. WHICH PREVENT DOOR FROM CLOSING PROPERLY) INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE SAID COOLER UTIL IT CAN PROPERLY HOLD TEMP AT 41F OR BELOW (TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION). PRIORITY CITATION ISSED #7-38-005.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON COUNTER TOP AND PREP TABLE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 172022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 81.4F IN A PLASTIC BIN ON PREP TABLE.4LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT 84.1F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.12LBS. $74.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT 73.8F IN PREP COOLER.20LBS. CUT LETTUCE 47.7F-48.1F .30LBS. AU JUS 49.6F-53.4F . 78 LBS. ITALIAN BEEF 51.8F-54.3F.120LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS 46.6F-46.9F.80LBS. MARINATED CHICKEN 49.5F-50.2F.STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.332LBS.$2,336.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 54.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS, GARBAGE CANS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
MAR 312021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF COOLERS, DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 242021FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TZATZIKI SAUCE 62.2F, SLICED TOMATOES 60.6F, DICED TOMATOES 53.2F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $10 OF PRODUCT. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER POP MACHINE, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF COOLERS, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,CHICKEN,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES. PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LOBBY.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 112020FAILED14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES. PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS.
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CANS OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON LID.MUST HAVE GARBAGE IN TRASH CAN AND LIDS TIGHT FITTING.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LOBBY.
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AND CASHIER NOT WEARING FACE COVERING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE 6FT.SOCIAL DISTANCE FOOT MARKINGS IN LOBBY AREA AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 222019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
UNUSED EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE) ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ON BULBS ABOVE HOOD. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
AUG 122019FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to maintain records on premises. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010.
Observed incomplete clean-up kit not containing sanitizer effective against norovirus. Instructed to add and maintain a sanitizer effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Observed a reach in cooler maintaining an ambient temperature of 49F. Instructed to repair and maintain all coolers at or below 41F. Priority Violation 7-38-005.
Observed 20 mouse droppings in rear prep area on unused microwave and far rear area near utility sink. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain rodent free facility. No evidence of pest control service on site. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-020(a)
no pest control logbook or proof of service. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
Observed low pressure on water in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain adequate water pressure. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-025
Observed raw, untreated wood behind soda fountain in front prep area. Instructed to treat wood so it is not absorbent.
Observed multiple unused pieces of equipment throughout facility including an ice maker, soda fountain, microwaves, a prep table, and various boxes and utensils. Instructed to remove and maintain.
Observed build up of dirt and debris on caulk near front prep area and on floors throughout the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Observed build up of dirt and dust on fan in washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Observed bulbs in kitchen hood without light guards. Instructed to install and maintain.
Observed no evidence of allergen training for certified manager. Instructed to complete and maintain record on premises.
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