MAR 4
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEN'S NOODLES & RICE.
BEAT. 44/100
1139 W BRYN MAWR AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 4, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE WALL OF THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, GREASE TRAPS, DEEP FRYER, AND WOK STATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE BASEBOARD AND FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM THE CEILING AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE MOP CLOSET.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS WORKING IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
JUN 62025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT, PREP, AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPES LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED FOAM CAULK LINING WALL AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 62024PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2024
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
EXTREMELY SOILED HAND WASHING SIGNAGES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
NOTED IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN SHRIMP. SHRIMP IN STANDING WATER. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF THAWING FROZEN FOODS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN USE KNIVES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE SERVER STATION MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS/FREEZERS.----ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN COOKS LINE WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HANGING CLOTH CURTAINS AT ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN EXTREMELY DIRTY AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING VENTS IN THE DISH ROOM AND HALLWAY STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, SHELVING , BEHIND BOX FREEZERS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 182023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING WOODEN BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA.
APR 52023FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2023
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING WOODEN BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.---DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND KITCHEN CEIING FANS----STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA.
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FEB 12022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11---FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
: 2-102.13--- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
JAN 252022FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2022
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS SUCH AS RICE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FREEZER STORAGE ROOM ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, BEHIND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVING, AND BOXED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SERVER STATION MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TALL GLASS DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----SHELVING UNDER THE GAS GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE VACCINE PROTOCOL.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING.
MAY 152020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA IN FRONT AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11-OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN REFRIGERATOR AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12-OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11-OBSERVED LOW DIMMED LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
MAY 122020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA IN FRONT AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 46.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER TO PROPERLY STORE COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS. REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN REFRIGERATOR AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOW DIMMED LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OCT 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOW DIMMED LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 05-24-2019. INSPECTION #2290468. VIOLATION 58.NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITAION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-26-18 INSPECTION # 2240589.VIOLATION 58.NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITAION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMIESES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD FOODS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY TO HOLD FOODS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SAID LIGHT COVER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
NOV 262018FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 26
2018
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMIESES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD FOODS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY TO HOLD FOODS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS IN DISHWASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SAID LIGHT COVER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
DEC 132017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PROVIDE HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....MUST ALSO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND WAY FROM THE WALLS....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DUSTY FANS ON CEILING AT THE DINING, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A PREP TABLE BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE.
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