Chicago
24
BEAT

Bia'S Cafe

4323 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
24/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
15
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-02-06
Pass Rate
27%
5 failures
Score
24/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-02-06)
Failed 5 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Documentation & Training issues found across 18 inspections
Other issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 35×
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Documentation & Training critical 18×
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Other critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition serious
2025-02-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF THAWING IN STILL WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW AND WITH SUFF...

minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS IN STILL, ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE OR UNDER RUNNING WATER IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S)...

2025-01-28 Fail Canvass
5
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF THAWING IN STILL WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW AND WITH SUFF...

minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS IN STILL, ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE OR UNDER RUNNING WATER IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR USE IN TESTING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION PROVIDED ON-SITE. FACILITY HAS pH TEST STRIPS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD pH TEST STRIPS AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR THE CHEMIC...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S)...

2024-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 NOTED SOME FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CORNER WALLBASE OF DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2024-06-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED SOME FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTH USED TO LINE THE MEAT SLICER WHILE SLICING TOMATOES. RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE, WASH AND CLEAN IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP WRAPPED IN A PLASTIC WRAP AND STORED INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER.. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH NO SANITIZING CHEMICAL SOLUTION AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A SANITIZING CHEMICAL SOLUTION (BLEACH, QUARTZ ETC). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CORNER WALLBASE OF DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2023-03-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK AND EGG SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DUST ON THE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

2023-03-10 Fail Canvass
5
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN STEAK THAWING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DUST ON THE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561311 ON 7/27/22 NOT CORRECTED: 10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEES WHERE TO W...

2022-07-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OSSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEES WHERE TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFCATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN TRAINING C...

2021-06-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES IN REAR PREP AREA OF KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

2020-05-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOOD SUCH AS STEAK SANDWICH, EGG SANDWICH, HAM SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFID FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY F...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS(WITH DUST AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION HOOD/FILTER ON THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ONE EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM REPORT #2370121, DATED 3/3/20. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). PROVIDED NEW SUMMARY TO POST ON SITE.

2020-05-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOOD SUCH AS HAM SANDWICH, EGG SANDWICH, STEAK SANDWICH,ETC. CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. IN...

critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR THE QAC SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING ON ALL THE 3 SINKS AND LEAKING ON THE MIDLLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEALED THE HOLE TO STOP THE LEAK AND REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS(WITH DUST AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION HOOD/FILTER ON THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ONE EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-11-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2018-08-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. NO MILK CRATES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE REAR BOILER ROOM AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUE...

2017-11-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME MUST PROVIDE.

2017-10-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. MILK AT 44.6F, 10 GALLONS; HAM AT 43.5-44.7F, 42LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LOWER INSIDE THE REAC...

serious Facility Condition

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF SANDWICH, EMPANADAS,TURKEY SANDWICH, MILKSHAKES ETC. TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE....

serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2049825 DATED 5/4/17. #36-SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN. #38-EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MUST...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN BREAD AND MEATS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS(DUST PANS, BROOMS, MOP) STORE IN THE PREP AREA BY THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS BY THE MOP SINK AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME MUST PROVIDE.

2017-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

FRONT AND EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AND GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. OWNER ASKED THE CONSTRUCTION GUY TO FIX THE DOOR DURING INSPECTION. DOORS ARE NOW RODENT/INSECTS...

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.

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