SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BEOGRAD CAFE AND RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 53/100

2933-2939 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 3, 2025 · passed

8 of 17 inspections passed, 4 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Nov 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 3
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE STOREFRONT AREA STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GASKETS OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR CAFE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT GASKETS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR ICE MACHINE) IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET ASSEMBLY LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET ASSEMBLY AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS TO BE INSUFFICIENT, LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THESE AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT FIXTURES TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 3
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND DOOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMET DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 41.0F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEM: HAM AT 48.9F, SALAMI AT 47.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.8F CANADIAN HAM AT 49.3F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES, NO MILK CRATES.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND ABOVE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA.

OCT 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR,WASHROOMS).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS). OBSERVED 2 POTS OF BEEF SOUP WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (48.5 F-51.8 F) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN HOT SERVICE PREP AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.COS

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE OVENS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

MAY 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: CHICKEN BREAST AT 126.7F AND CABBAGE STEW AT 125.4. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1& 1/2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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NOV 24
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOODEN WALL AND PLASTIC COVERING ON PARTS OF THE WALL NOTED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOX FREEZER FOOD STORAGE.

NOV 17
2020
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOODEN WALL AND PLASTIC COVERING ON PARTS OF THE WALL NOTED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOX FREEZER FOOD STORAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2456390 ON 11-6-20. #37- ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS..#55--MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.-----ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 6
2020
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED MEATS, SOUP, SLICED HAM, SHREDDED CHEESE THROUGHOUT REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS WITHOUT AN EXPIRATION DATE. SOME WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

VARIANCE REQUIRED FOR YOGURT MAKING ON THE PREMISES. NOTED LARGE AMOUNTS OF YOGURT MADE AND SOLD ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT C.D.P.H TO OBTAIN A VARIANCE APPROVAL OR USE COMMERCIALLY PURCHASED YOGURT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE APPROVAL BY C.D.P.H. FOR YOGURT MAKING ON PREMISES OR USE COMMERCIALLY PURCHASED YOGURT UNTIL VARIANCE IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

EMPLOYEE OBSERVED WASHING DIRTY GLOVED HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SOILED GLOVES AND USE NEW, CLEAN GLOVES AS NEEDED. MUST NOT REUSE SOILED GLOVES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY PLASTIC SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY PREP WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RAW WOODEN MARBLE PREP TABLE BASE AND LEGS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOODEN WALL AND PLASTIC COVERING ON PARTS OF THE WALL NOTED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOX FREEZER FOOD STORAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED BEHIND THE BAR IN THE BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA/LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2373895 ON 6-17-20 NOT CORRECTED. #6-OBSERVED A TABLE AND CHAIRS INSIDE THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT THE TABLE FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TABLE AND CHAIRS. EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE EMPLOYEE MEALS IN THE DINING ROOM. #37- ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#39-MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN THE SINK, CLEAN DISH STORAGE AND CLEAN DISH DRYING RACK.#41- ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.#49- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-PEELING SURFACE.#51- NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR LOCATED ON THE WALL WATER NOZZLE WITH ATTACHED HOSE IN THE BASEMENT UNUSED PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.#55--MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.-----ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION NOTED THE BARTENDER NOT PROPERLY WEARING HER FACE MASK. MASK WAS AROUND HER NECK. NOTED WHEN THE KITCHEN DOOR WAS OPENED BY A WAITER AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION, NONE OF THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING MASKS. A CUSTOMER WAS NOTED WEARING THEIR MASK OVER THEIR CHIN WHILE SHOPPING AND DURING THE INSPECTION NOTED A CUSTOMER ENTER THE ESTABLISHMENT FROM THE OUTDOOR SEATING AREA TO USE THE RESTROOM NOT WEARING A MASK. MUST PROPERLY WEAR FACE COVERINGS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

JUN 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
19 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED, WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED A TABLE AND CHAIRS INSIDE THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT THE TABLE FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TABLE AND CHAIRS. EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE EMPLOYEE MEALS IN THE DINING ROOM.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW PORK BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKED SOUP AND COOKED CABBAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL RAW, ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED FROM PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT LABELED. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUP, COOKED BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SLICED ASSORTED DELI MEATS INSIDE A PREP COOLER AND PREPARED CHEESE SAUCE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE LABEL ALL TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED A CAN OF "RAID" BRAND ANT & ROACH INSECTICIDE AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LABELED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. MUST NOT USE FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS. INSECTICIDE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

VARIANCE REQUIRED FOR YOGURT MAKING ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE APPROVAL BY C.D.P.H. FOR YOGURT MAKING ON PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN THE SINK, CLEAN DISH STORAGE AND CLEAN DISH DRYING RACK.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

INTERIOR DOOR OF THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WOODEN FOOD STORAGE CABINET IN THE BAKERY PREP IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING, BROKEN WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-PEELING SURFACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR LOCATED ON THE WALL WATER NOZZLE WITH ATTACHED HOSE IN THE BASEMENT UNUSED PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE MATS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN HOLES, MISSING DAMAGED CERAMIC COVING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL RAW WOOD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE: RAW WOOD BACK SPLASH OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RAW WOOD PLATFORM SHELVING UNDER THE BULK ONION STORAGE AND PLATFORM UNDER THE WHITE, TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. RAW WOOD WALL MOUNT FOR THE WATER DISPENSER BEHIND THE BAR.-----WALL AT THE BAKERY PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH DRYWALL. MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALL.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PAINT GALLONS STORED NOTED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PASTRY DISPLAY PREP AREA. HYDROLIC OIL GALLONS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE FLOOR STAND MIXERS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST NOT STORE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS-----ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

OCT 24
2019
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 15
2019
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, 66.0 F AT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND AT 100.0 F OR ABOVE AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING TILES REMOVED ABOVE BAKER PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES WHICH ARE TIGHT FITTED ABOVE BAKERY PREP AREAS.

MAY 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

APR 5
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE DEEP FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BULID UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS COMPRESSORS (BY COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED BY EAST WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

SEP 8
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED, COOKED AND OTHER FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE CAFE SIDE OF THE STORE AND IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.ALSO MUST LABEL 3 GLASS CONTAINERS AT THE BAR AREA HOLDING GROUND POWDER MIXES.

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

MUST PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSHER FOR THE WATER BOTTLES AT THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES FOR THE BULK PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR, BEAS, SUGAR. FOUND A SMALL CONTAINER WITHOUT A HANDLE BEING USED.

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

MUST REPAIR HAND RAIL AT THE STAIRCASE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA SO AS NOT TO BE HANGING OF THE WALL.

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

MUST REPAIR CORNER ENTRANCE OF THE WALL AT THE CAFE SIDE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND WITHOUT ANY OPENINGS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE BREADMAKING AREA, THE KITCHEN AND THE DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY HAVE WATER PIPE LEAK INTO A FLOOR PLAN OR FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM AREA. MUST HAVE NEW BAKING OVEN IN THE ROOM BEFORE THE BREAD MAKING AREA PROPERLY VENTED.THE OVEN ACROSS THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE HAND SINK.

NOV 24
2015
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 17
2015
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FACILITY HAS ADDED A NEW HOT HOLDING PREP AREA IN THE GROCERY SIDE (NOT IN USE) WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AREA, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS, AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR RETAIL COOLER IN THE GROCERY SECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVING UNDER THE GROCERY SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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