SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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5749 S HARLEM AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 6, 2026 · passed

15 of 22 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
15 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6
2026
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK ON REAR SIDE OF PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER WITH A LEAK AT LOWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO LEFT OF HANDSINK WITH DAMAGE TO TILE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON REAR SIDE OF PREP AREA WITH SPLATTERS AND RESIDUE. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 23
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER BADLY DAMAGED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 18
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GRIME ON ALL GASKETS OF COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MIXING HANDLE FOR HOT WATER ON THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR SINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN UNUSED VENTILATION SYSTEM NEAR PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REAR SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 25
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, MOTORS AND ATTACHED HARDWARE FOR ALL PREP COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, WITH UNEVEN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT BY REAR DOOR AND SURFACE OF REAR DOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. ALL VENTS , SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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MAR 18
2022
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, MOTORS AND ATTACHED HARDWARE FOR ALL PREP COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, WITH UNEVEN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGH OUT BY REAR DOOR AND SURFACE OF REAR DOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. ALL VENTS , SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

FEB 11
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND THE FREEZER DOOR, AND ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE FREEZER STORAGE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE AND REPAIR THE FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST.

MAR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING SUPLLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

PIZZA HOT HOLDING THERMOMETER GAUGE INOPERABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN GOOD REPAIR.

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

CUTTING BOARDS AT HOT AND COLD PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND WALLBASE UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. VENT IN PREP AREA WIH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14n OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

4-202.15 OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER CUTING/PIERCING PART NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

4-501.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE REAR WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 9
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LOOSE GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

JUN 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT 74.5F, CONTAINER OF COOKED PASTA AT 50.1F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 48.7F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS, $30 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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

LOOSE GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

OCT 31
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOOR GOING INTO WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP FROM FANS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 5
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WERE WORN, SICOLORED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GROUND AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND GREASE SPLATTERED ON BUILDING WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAAINTAIN TO ELIMINATE RODENT FEEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WERE WORN, SICOLORED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 7
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER, AND REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO OVSERVED DUSTY WALL AND CEILING VENT OVER THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE THE DUST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

JUL 9
2014
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS (ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF ALL PREP/WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

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

FOUND WALLS BEHIND STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND SPIDER WEBS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND DRAIN PIPE DRIPPING INTO FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN PIPE REROUTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE-UNABLE TO TURN IT ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN IT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS WEAR WHEN IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.

JUN 30
2014
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSE HIS HANDS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WIPE THEM ON A WASH CLOTH HANGING FROM HIS APRON AND BEGAN CUTTING SOME GREEN PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, USING SOAP/WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS AND USE A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AFTER MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE HANDLING READY TO EAT, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1326271 DATED 03/12/14 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED: 32-INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 35-INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, CEILING FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. 38-COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT BOTH REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME. 43-WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

FOUND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS (ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF ALL PREP/WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

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

FOUND WALLS BEHIND STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND SPIDER WEBS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND DRAIN PIPE DRIPPING INTO FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN PIPE REROUTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE-UNABLE TO TURN IT ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN IT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS WEAR WHEN IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.

MAR 12
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILDUP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, CEILING AND FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT BOTH REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARMENT SINK, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 6
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 23
2012
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-1-11 REPORT #549207 INSP#381. #33 BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, #34 FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED, #38 LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CORRECTED. ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED.

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

ALL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF LABELING AND DATING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION NEEDED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF SHAKE (ICE CREAM) MACHINE. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED. WHEN MACHINE IS CORRECTED YOU MAY CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. 312-746-4240.

FEB 1
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

VENTS THRU-OUT AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS AND CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE. REPAIR SAME.

FEB 16
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE.

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

REACH-IN GASKET OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

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

FAN COVERS AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

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

MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT. REPLACE SAME

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