Chicago Health Dept
2557 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
11 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Mar 2024.
Last inspected Mar 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
NO COVERED LIDS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DOSH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO COVERED LIDS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2550186 ON 02/24/2022. VIOLATIONS #37. DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS, FOOD STORED AT FRONT SELLING CASE AND FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. #47 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT NORTH AREA OF KITCHEN IN FRONT OF WINDOWS. REPAIR/REPLACE. #47 MUST NOT USE BLACK PLASTIC BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO STORED DOUGH. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. #47 PLASTIC HANDLES ON SEVERAL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA ARE BROKEN AND NOT CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES. #51 FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING, REPAIR ISSUE. #55 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS,FOOD STORED AT FRONT SELLING CASE AND FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIFE BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND A LARGE KNIFE TO CUT PIZZA STORED BETWEEN KNIVES RACK AND WALL. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT NORTH AREA OF KITCHEN IN FRONT OF WINDOWS. REPAIR/REPLACE
MUST NOT USE BLACK PLASTIC BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO STORED DOUGH. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
PLASTIC HANDLES ON SEVERAL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA ARE BROKEN AND NOT CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.
FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING,REPAIR ISSUE.
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. CLEN AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED: CHICKEN WINGS,PASTA VARIOUS KIND OF PIZZA,ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 2:57pm,AFTER EMPLOYEES CONTACT HIM.HE PROVIDED AN ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. ON 7-21-2020,AT 12:00 PM NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE.
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS. FRONT HANDWASHING SINK NO SOAP DISPENSER AND REAR HANDWASHING SINK SOAP DISPENSER BUT BROKEN AND WITHOUT SOAP. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
UNKNOWN SOURCE FOR 16 CONTAINERS OF 8oz EACH. OF TIRAMISU STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT SELLING AREA. PRODUCT REMOVED FROM COOLER,DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 3 AND VALUE 112 DOLLARS EACH. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER: COOKED, PEELED CHOPPED RED PEPPERS AT TEMP OF 64.6F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHOPPED/SLICED COOKED VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 63F; ARTICHOKE IN WATER AT TEMP OF 65.7F. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE. POUNDS 6, VALUE $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING TIRAMISU SWEET (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. PRESENTLY NO TIRAMISU ON MENU, HOWEVER IS SOLD ON PREMISES, MUST FOLLOW ABOVE INFORMATION.
PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH ADEQUATE AIR TEMP OF 64F. TCS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:COOKED PEELED PEPPERS,CHOPPED GARLIC,ETC. COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMPERATURE OF 65F. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION "DO NOT USE" PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK
CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
BROKEN SHELF FROM HOOKS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER,AT REAR PREP.REPLACE REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES AT PREP COOLER AT 4 DRAWERS COOLERS,ETC.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-10-2019,REPORT #2282951 #39-3-307.11 OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS/HOLDING UNITS, ETC. STORED UNDER DRAINAGE GALVANIZED PIPE/LINES, IN BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #55- 6-501.11 OBSERVED MANUAL SINK STOPPER, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT TIMES. #53- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO LIDDED/COVERED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #37- 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, BROWNIES, COOKIES, ETC. STORED AT FRONT COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL, INGREDIENTS, COMMON NAME, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #10- 6-301.14 OBSERVED FADED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEARLY VISIBLE AND LEGIBLE SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FADED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEARLY VISIBLE AND LEGIBLE SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN PIZZA DISPLAY CASE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 66.1F, 10LBS OF CHEESE PIZZA, $36.00 66.2F, 7LBS OF PEPPERONI PIZZA,$36.00 66.2F, 1LB OF DEEP DISH PIZZA,$36.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 18LBS, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $108.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SALSA, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, BROWNIES, COOKIES, ETC. STORED AT FRONT COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE PACKAGED ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL, INGREDIENTS, COMMON NAME, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS/HOLDING UNITS, ETC. STORED UNDER DRAINAGE GALVANIZED PIPE/LINES, IN BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS/CONTAINERS, PAPER BOWLS, PLASTIC FORKS, ETC. STORED IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT ON SHELVING UNIT, UNCOVERED AND NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR IN WRAPPED IN PLASTIC FILMING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO LIDDED/COVERED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MANUAL SINK STOPPER, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BACK DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT PIZZA SEVING AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS AT KITCHEN HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
.MUST LABEL BAKED AND WRAPPED COOKIES AND BROWNIES FOR SALE WITH INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO FOOD AND PAPER GOODS WALL STORAGE SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER,LOOSE DOOR HANDLES ON 4- DRAWER GRILL TABLE COOLER
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXER
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,SODA AND PAPER GOODS OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M. WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL BAKED AND WRAPPED COOKIES AND BROWNIES FOR SALE WITH INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO FOOD AND PAPER GOODS WALL STORAGE SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER,LOOSE DOOR HANDLES ON 4- DRAWER GRILL TABLE COOLER.
MUST CLEAN FLOUR & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXER.
MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS & LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA & VENTS IN TOILETROOM,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA
MUST ELEVATE,SODA AND PAPER GOODS OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS ,BRICK WALL IN DINING AREA NEAR WINDOW.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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