SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BEEZEE.

BEAT. 18/100

424 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 16, 2019 · passed

Failed 6 of 21 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
92
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 16
2019
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED DEAD ROACH ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE CAPPUCCINO PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

OCT 11
2019
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, STRAWBERRY PUREE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

7-201.11 FOUND 1 HALF GALLON OF TOXIC MATERIAL (RAID MAX BUG BARRIER) ON BOTTOM SHELF OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE ALSO FOUND 1 HALF GALLON OF SAID TOXIC MATERIAL ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL SHALL BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 FOUND 10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ACROSS FROM CAPPUCCINO MACHINE. PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF CRAWLING INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 FOUND CRACKS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND IN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2285937 : 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 9
2019
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO CAPPUCCINO MACHINE. HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM GRILL WITH A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: RAW CHICKEN LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT 48F, PICO DE GALLO AT 46F\, AND CORN SALSA AT 45F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, STRAWBERRY PUREE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ACROSS FROM CAPPUCCINO MACHINE. PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF CRAWLING INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CRACKS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND IN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2285937 : 5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,FISH,RICE,SHRIMP ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING ABOVE REAR HAND SINK / PREP TABLE AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS,ALL READY TO EAT FOOD FOUR 5 POUND PANS OF FOOD (TOMATO SALAD,CHICKPEA SALAD, SLICE TOMATO AND CUT LEAFY GREENS ) AT 53.4-60 DEGREES INSIDE COLD HOLD TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. ONE 4 POUND CONTAINER OF EGGS SITTING ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLER OF IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 65.2 DEGREES F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 24 POUNDS $100.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,FISH,RICE,SHRIMP ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING ABOVE REAR HAND SINK / PREP TABLE AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 6
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED UTENSILS (FORKS AND KNIVES) AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER WITHOUT MOUTH PART OF UTENSILS COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS COVER MOUTH PART OF UTENSILS OR STORE AWAY FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED CONTAINERS FOR FOOD NOT INVERTED LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SNEEZE GUARD NEEDS AN ADDITIONAL PIECE LOCATED BY THE READY TO EAT SALAD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND SNEEZE GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE (FEMALE) WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

ABATED. MINOR VIOLATIONS WERE CORRECTED.

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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

THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

FOUND A SMALL CHILD SITTING IN A HIGH CHAIR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER AGED KIDS OUT OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 8
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND 7 FOUND IN THE DINING AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1982426 DATED 01/31/2017 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE TOP EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP, THE CAN OPENER AND FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME. 33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. 34-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. 35-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST UNISEX TOILET ROOM. 42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME. 43-INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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

THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

FOUND A SMALL CHILD SITTING IN A HIGH CHAIR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER AGED KIDS OUT OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 31
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE TOP EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP, THE CAN OPENER AND FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 24
2017
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES TAKING ORDERS, HANDLING CASH, MAKING ORDERS, WIPING DOWN PREP AREA WITH A WASH CLOTH AND PUTTING ON GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY AND ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING CASH, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT ABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZE THE DISHES IN THE MACHINE THAT WAS NOT SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO IT'S OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET ANOTHER RECEPTACLE OR INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PICK UP TO ACCOMMODATE THE VOLUME OF GARBAGE GENERATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE DISH MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE TOP EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP, THE CAN OPENER AND FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 29
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP COOLER DOOR GASKET AT SMOOTHIE STATION IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FEB 9
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR) INSTRUCTED TO LABLE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 19
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

MAY 11
2015
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS WITH FOOD UNCOVERED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE SALADS ARE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED COOKED MASHED POTATOES STORED IN THE STEAM TABLE IN A GROCERY BAG AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

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

OBSERVED A LIGHT BLOWN UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

DEC 2
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LEAK IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 10
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER 3 COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

CONTINUE WITH REPAIRS TO WALLS TO SEAL HOLES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

REPAIR HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 24
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND IN UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST FIX THE WALL/CEILING WITH WATER DAMAGE IN THE STAIRWAY LEADING DO0WN INTO THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST PROVIDE A STOPPER OR HAVE COMPARTMENT (CLOSES TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK) FIX SO THAT IT HOLDS THE WATER WHEN FILLING IT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS.

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

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 14
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND GARBAGE/DEBRIS OVERFLOWING FROM IT FORCING THE LID TO BE OPEN. RECEPTACLE IS FOR GREASE DISPOSAL ONLY, MUST HAVE GARBAGE REMOVED AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND IN UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST FIX THE WALL/CEILING WITH WATER DAMAGE IN THE STAIRWAY LEADING DO0WN INTO THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST PROVIDE A STOPPER OR HAVE COMPARTMENT (CLOSES TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK) FIX SO THAT IT HOLDS THE WATER WHEN FILLING IT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS.

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

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 31
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

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

FOUND LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT MAIN KITCHEN.(FAUCET HANDLE)

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED NEXT TO CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS. (CLEANING CHEMICALS,SOAP,ETC.)

OCT 18
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
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. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES, ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL CEILING TILE.

JAN 28
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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