BALE SANDWICH AND BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

5014 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

32 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

155

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 1

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE DISPLY TABLES OF THE DINNING AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-SHREDDED CHICKEN RICE 96.9F, CHICKEN LEG 96.6F, PORK CHOP RICE 75.2F/78F, STICKY RICE 88.7F, RED BEANS/RICE 86.8F, PEANUT STICKY RICE 87.9F, JACK FRUIT STCKY RICE 88.3, BLACK STICKY RICE 81.3F, SWEET STICY RICE 91.5F, CHICKEN STICKY RICE 89.7F/88.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE ALL THE DOOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 17

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE DISPLY TABLES OF THE DINNING AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-SHREDDED CHICKEN RICE 96.9F, CHICKEN LEG 106.7F, PORK CHOP RICE 104F, STEAMED BABY CAKE 77F, FERMENTED CAKE 79.8F,PORK & SOUR HAM 119.6F, BLACK STICKY RICE 108.8F, FRIED BEANS RICE 113.9F, CORN COCONUT 121.6F PORK BELLY MONG BEANS 76F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

MAR 26

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.

MAR 19

2025

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COLD AND HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT FAUCET HANDLE IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA (HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING).

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PLASTIC BUCKETS AND VEGETABLE CRATES) IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP AND FLOORS INDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR AREA.

NOV 12

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING (2) LIGHTBULBS (RIGHT SIDE) AT KITCHEN HOOD INFRONT KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

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NOV 4

2024

FAIL 6 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AND COLD HOLDING/REACH PREP-IN COOLERS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP (BAKING) AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2583298 ISSUED ON 10-12-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. #40 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN. #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55 - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 12

2023

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 19

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.

MAR 17

2022

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 10

2022

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP IN LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVES SOME MISSING/LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES/CEILING TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

JUN 30

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-204.18 CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREZEERS, PIPE IS LEAKING AND BUILD-UP ICE ON IT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA.REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 BROKEN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY IN FRONT OF ALL SINKS.REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12 NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA GRIMES BUILD-UP. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS ON IT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN PREP AREAS

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH CURRENT DATE. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED EVERY THREE YEARS

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-11-2018, REPORT 2300918. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367 ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

JUN 23

2021

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA WASHING HIS HANDS AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SET UP THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK( WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT). MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES OF ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE TWO DIFFERENT HOT HOLDING UNIT: FRONT DISPLAY SELF SERVE HOT HOLDING UNIT: 6 EACH CHICKEN AND RICE PLATE AT TEMP OF 109.4F; 15 EACH CONTAINER OF CHICKEN LEGS WITH RICE AT TEMP OF 114F. FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. AT HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER:5 EACH VEGGIE EGGROLL AT TEMP OF 79.2F; 5 SHRIMP EGGROLL AT TEMP OF 82.8F PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND TWO HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER AIR TEMP: DISPLAY SELF SERVE UNIT AT TEMP OF 99.9F TO 100F, ENCLOSED HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AT TEMP OF 77.8F TO 80F. THE HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED NOT ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREZEERS, PIPE IS LEAKING AND BUILD-UP ICE ON IT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA.REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY IN FRONT OF ALL SINKS.REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA GRIMES BUILD-UP. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS ON IT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN PREP AREAS

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH CURRENT DATE. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED EVERY THREE YEARS

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-27-2020, REPORT #2385373. FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-11-19 INSPECTION # 2300918. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367 ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

JUL 27

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-11-19 INSPECTION # 2300918. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

JUL 20

2020

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 POUNDS OF SOUR HAM INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 53.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 35 POUNDS OF SOUR HAM VALUE AT 200 DOLLARS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING BY BAKERY AREAS AND REAR EXIT. 7-38-020A. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF FRUIT FLIES

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

JUL 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD MUST CONTAIN ALLERGEN LABELING WHEN PREPACKAGED FOOD CONTAINS ALLERGENS SUCH AS: EGG, FISH (such as bass, flounder, cod, and including crustacean shellfish such as crab, lobster, or shrimp), tree nuts (such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts), wheat, peanuts, and soybeans. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INCLUDING CEILING VENTS IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR PROOFERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER NEAR EMPLOYEE LOCKERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

JUL 1

2019

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE ON AREAS WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER AT 48.7. COOLER WAS TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS IN COOOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL FLIES IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST ELIMATE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY STRIP OVER DRY STORAGE AREA. REMOVE FRY STRIP. DO NOT PLACE FLY STRIPS DIRECTLY OVER FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON CONTAINER AND ON GROUND. MUCT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b)

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR UNDER RISERS FOR FLOUR WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE. MUST CLEAN UNDER RISERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SCRUBBED OUT, TREATED ADN MAINTAINED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BIKE STORED IN REAR PREP ROOM. DO NOT STORE BIKE IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED OWNER UNABLE TO PROVIDE FROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FEB 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (ASSORTED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS) INSIDE COLD AND HOT HOLING UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS CHICKEN/RICE 90F, PORK/EGGS 108.3F, FRIED PORK ROLL 101.5F,PORK 98.1F, BEEF 101.4, BLACK STICKY RICE 113F, SWEET STICKY RICE 109.4F, SHRIMP PORK SALAD 58.1F, SHRIMP SALAD 60.3F, GRILLED PORK 55.4F, CHICKEN SALAD 52.7F,RICE/BANANA 68.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 80 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $230.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR USED BY DATE

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ON FOOD SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR FOOD AREA (BAKERY). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

MAR 30

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 23

2017

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. ASSORTED PRE-PACKAGED COOKED FOODS WRAPPED, SEALED IN PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS INSIDE A DISPLAY COOLER SUCH AS CHICKEN AND NOODLES AT 77.2F, PORK/RICE CREPE AT 74.8F, SHRIMP AND PORK AT 45.7 AND CHICKEN AT 46.4F. INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN PLASTIC WRAP AND TO GO CONTAINERS SUCH AS PORK/RICE BALLS AT 87.4F, PORK ROLL AT 113.5F, PORK AND SHRIMP AT 98.2F, RICE AT 100.4F, CHICKEN AT 98.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 140F AND COLD FOODS COOLED PROPERLY THEN PACKAGED AND HELD COLD AT 40F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS TOTAL DISCARDED AT $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE, OVERFLOWING GREASE ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUND. EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE GROUND AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE ON THE GROUND AND CONTAINER, REMOVE DEBRIS FROM GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION CONCENTRATION AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1735024 ON 3-29-16 NOT CORRECTED. #30- MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.#34-MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS , BUCKET WITH FOOD AND BOXED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.#35-CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LOOSE FAUCET UNATTACHED TO WASHBOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 29

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED ONE OF THE CERTIFIED MANAGER WASHING THE SPOONS ON THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT USING SANITIZER. AFTER WASHING THE SPOONS SHE PUT ALL THE SPOONS IN THE SPOON CONTAINER. THEN SHE STARTED MAKING THE SMOOTHIE USING THE SPOON THAT SHE WASHED WITHOUT SANITIZING IT. CITATION GIVEN ON NOT SANITIZING THE SPOONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,NOT ON THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MANAGER TOOK ALL THE SPOONS THAT WAS NOT SANITIZED AND BROUGHT IT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO RE WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, TRAYS ,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN TH FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN. MOP SINK, ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL POTS, PANS, AND COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL POTS,PANS, AND COOKING UTENSILS OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS , BUCKET WITH FOOD AND BOXED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

MAR 16

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, TRAYS ,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN TH FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN. MOP SINK, ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION

MAR 1

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND COOKED BEEF INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 47.8F-49.0F,TOTAL 50LBS. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.2F. ALSO COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 64.0F, 1/2 LB, COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.0F, 1/2 POUND SHREDDED PORK AT 49.2F,1/2 POUND. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.9F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $$58.00, TOTAL 51.5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT SURFACES AND ALSO ON THE PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES AND PLASTIC LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ICE MAKER TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION,CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, TRAYS ,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN TH FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN. MOP SINK, ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

MAY 11

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 7

2015

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND COLD-HOLDING UNIT ON THE SANWICH LINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 52F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 58F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CONTAINER OF SLICED PORK ROLL AT 53.4F, SLICED HAM AT 52.8F, CONTAINER OF BEEF AT 53.1F, 2 CONTAINERS OF PORK PATE AT 57.4F, AND A CONTAINER OF PORK MEATBALLS AT 54.3F. FOUND VARIOUS TYPES OF TO-GO CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BEEF AND SPROUT SALAD AT 64.2F, CHICKEN AND SPROUT SALADS AT 64.1F, AND PORK CREPE SALADS AT 64.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TWO DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FRENCH BREAD. THE BAGS CONTAINED CONTAINED HOLES THAT APPEAREED TO BE GNAWED OPEN AND THE FRENCH BREAD OVERFLOWING FROM THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER ALSO HAD GNAW MARKS WITH EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. DURING THE INSPECTION THE MANAGER CONTACTED THE DISPOSAL SERVICE AND REQUESTED AN ADDITIONAL PICKUP DAY FROM TWO DAYS A WEEK TO THREE DAYS A WEEK. DUMPSTERS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES WITH NO EVIDENCE OF TRASH OVERFLOWING FROM THE TOP AND ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 28

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND VARIOUS TYPES OF FOOD INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED STORED ON TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER INCLUDING WRAPPED RICE PATTIES AT 70.5F, STICKY RICE CANOLI'S AT 74.3F. FOUND BBQ CHICKEN AND RICE CONTAINERS AT 104.8F, STICKY RICE AND CHICKEN AT 108.6F, PORK ROLL AT 98.7, AND SHRIMP CAKE AT 100.5F INSIDE OF THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT. FOUND HEAD CHEESE AT 48.9F IN THE COLD-HOLD UNIT. THE COLD HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINED A TEMP OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT WAS SET ON LOW PRIOR TO INSPECTION, AFTER TURNING UP THE TEMPERATURE, 170F WAS VERIFIED BY END OF INSPECTION. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND 5 BAGS OF FRENCH BREAD LOAVES STORED ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MANTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT PROBLEMS. MANAGEMENT CLEANED THE GARBAGE AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CONTAINERS OF VINEGAR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING OF THE MOP CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA WITH PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (FACE MASK, ETC) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BAKERY IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID FUTURE BACK-UPS, PROBLEMS, ETC.

MAY 6

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN WITH RICE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 93.2F; BEANS AND RICE AT TEMP OF 91.4F; SPICE RICE AND CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 79.8F; GRILLED PORK ON TOP RICE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 75F. FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT DINING AREA FOR CUSTOMER TO SERVE THEMSELVES,UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 39.6F.. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOODS. POUNDS #43.20, VALUE 151.20,. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT PANEL OF MIDLLE DOOR OF COOLER #1 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN PROCESSING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE OVEN BY THE SIDE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED INSIDE THE #1, #2 AND THREE DOOR COOLERS AT BAKERY ROOM #2,ALSO ONE LIGHT BULB IS BURNED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDE INSIDE THE THREE GLASS DOOR COOLERS AT PROCESSING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ISTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

APR 25

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF FOOD INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED,STORED ON TOP THE TABLE IN SERVING AREA, FOR SELF SERVE.CHICKEN AND RICE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47.8F; RICE AND BEANS AT TEMP OF 78.8F; RICE AND CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 79.5F; GRILLED PORK AND NODDLE AT TEMP OF 80.6F; WIDE NODDLE FILLED WITH PORK AT TEMP OF 79.9F PORK WRAPPED AT TEMP OF 119.3. FOUND COOKED PULLED PORK STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.7F; COOKED SHRIMP WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.5F.BOTH COOLER UNIT MAINTAINED AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOODS. POUNDS 88.5,VALUE #586. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-15-2013, REPORT #1235789 #32-SANDWICH REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS #34-OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, FOOD BUILD UP/LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER ONIONS, BY REAR DOOR, AND LOW FLOOR GROUT UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS, KEEP FLOOR CLEAN THROUGHOUT AND REPAIR/RE GROUT FLOOR TILES. SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT PANEL OF MIDLLE DOOR OF COOLER #1 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN PROCESSING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE OVEN BY THE SIDE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ISTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAY 15

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 82.5 F AND 85.6 F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS, MUST BE AT MINIMUM 110 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ABLE TO RESTORE HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 113.1 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

SANDWICH REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTANI COOLER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, FOOD BUILD UP/LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER ONIONS, BY REAR DOOR, AND LOW FLOOR GROUT UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS, KEEP FLOOR CLEAN THROUGHOUT AND REPAIR/REGROUT FLOOR TILES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING, AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE MACHINE.

JUL 2

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/22/12

JUN 22

2012

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEAN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (06/29/12)/

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA, FLOUR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN REACH IN COOLER INTERIORS AND DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS (DRAINS WITH COVERS). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

APR 14

2010

PASS · 0 violations

APR 5

2010

FAIL 5 violations 2 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//NO EXT. LOG BOOK,SERVICE/REAR DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOOR

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//NO LICENSE DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR BUSINESS GARBAGE ,GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN 2COMP. SINKS IN FRONT & REAR & EXPOSED HAND BOWLS/REPLACE STAIN & PITTED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//NEED LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP & HOLDING AREA

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES

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