Chicago
24
BEAT

Big & Little'S

860 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
24/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
11 passed
Last Inspected
2021-10-28
Pass Rate
55%
6 failures
Score
24/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2021-10-28)
Failed 6 inspections (2021, 2020, 2019...)
Pest Activity issues found across 10 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 40×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
2021-10-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-10-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOOD (BURGER BUNS) WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS ASSEMBLING A COOKED BURGER WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS, DELI TISSUE, OR G...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BOILER ROOM, BOTH LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN A WINDOW IN THE ADJACENT BUILDING SPACE THAT IS CURRENTLY UNOCCUPIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RODENT PROOF WINDOW, OR KEEP THE CONNECTING DOOR CLOSED TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/12/2021 REPORT 2472576 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #49 (4-602.13) MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS (LOWER SHELVES) THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #55 (6-201....

2021-01-12 Pass Canvass
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; RICE, FLOUR, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE FRYER, AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS (LOWER SHELVES) THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE AND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION & DEBRIS FROM FILTERS IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2020-05-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2020-05-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2019-04-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CEILING FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND YELLOW SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTOM SECTION OF FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND YELL...

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM INSPECTION# 2280101 (3/26/19) NOT CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEA...

2019-03-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

. OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:PREP AREA KITCHEN (40), BASEMENT UNUSED FREEZER ON TOP AND INSIDE (30), UNDER DRY STORAGE AREA (20). THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE,...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CEILING FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND YELLOW SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTOM SECTION OF FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND YE...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2018-06-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed pastry items, pre portioned packages of sliced Cheesecake, Oreo cookie cake and carrot cake, stored in refrigerator behind front counter with no labels of dates. Instructed manager to provide proper labels and dates. Maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cracked and chipped door gaskets on all reach in cooler units at cook line and prep areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed chipped flooring, exposing raw wood floor, throughout dish washing area and cook line area. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed grease buildup on hood filters above grill station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed no back flow preventive device on utility sink faucet in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide.

2018-05-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed 1 door reach in cooler, at sandwich station, at improper temperature of 49.2f, holding potentially hazardous foods, at time of inspection. Cooler was tagged during inspection. Instructed manager not use nor remove tag. Instructed to cont...

critical Food Temperature

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

Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in 1 door reach in cooler, at sandwich station: 48.7f, 10lbs of shredded pork, at a value of $40.00 48.7f, 10lbs of shredded beef, at a value of $60.00: prep date 5/22/18 48.7f, 5l...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed pastry items, pre portioned packages of sliced Cheesecake, Oreo cookie cake and carrot cake, stored in refrigerator behind front counter with no labels of dates. Instructed manager to provide proper labels and dates. Maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cracked and chipped door gaskets on all reach in cooler units at cook line and prep areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed chipped flooring, exposing raw wood floor, throughout dish washing area and cook line area. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed grease buildup on hood filters above grill station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed no back flow preventive device on utility sink faucet in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide.

2017-05-03 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXTERIOR FRONT COVING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER WARPED AND WITH HOLES. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SLIGHT BUILD-UP IN THE ICE CHUTE AT THE PESPI SODA MACHINE DISPENSER.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN CHIPPED PVC FLOOR PANELS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND COMMERCIAL CARPET COVERING THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY. MUST REPLACE ...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DETACHED PVC WALL PANEL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER AS YOU WALK INTO THE UNIT. MUST REATTACHED WALL PANEL.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SMALL BASEMENT CORNER(EAST CORNER) OFFICE SPACE VERY CLUTTERED. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

2016-01-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR SIDE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-01-11 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS,APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED CORNERS BEHIND A CHEST FREEZER IN THE SIDE SOUTH END STORAGE AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED UNUSED STORED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEAR WINDOW AREAS IN BAS...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.ALSO,EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND STORED KITCHEN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/POTS/PANS MUST MAKE WALL TO...

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR SIDE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-01-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-01-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND ON PREP TABLE TO BE IMPROPER: SHREDDED BEEF (IN SMALL CONTAINERS-120.4F,128.5F,129.3F)HAMBURGERS 43.7F, SHRIMPS 52.7F, FISH 44.7F, PORK BELLY 106....

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OUTER REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP ABOUT 1/2 INCH UNDERNEATH THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP FOR THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/EMPLOYEES ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (SCATTERED THROUGH OUT FLOOR AND CHAIRS),CLEAN AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

2014-07-29 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED PORK WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS IN 100PPM CHLORINE. MANAGEMENT SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS. PREMISES SERVES SUSHI GRADE TUNA. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST STORE BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

2014-03-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDDITIONAL SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF FISH COOLER AND EXPOSED HANDSINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE MOPS OUT OF BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE TO DRY. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

2013-08-19 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN POTS STORED ON RAW WOODEN SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A SEALED FINISHED SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

DISPOSABLE FOAM CUPS USED AS A MULTI USE UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, ONLY UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHIED CAN BE USED.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN GLASS ON WINDOW BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART IN AN EASY TO MONITOR PLACE.

2012-03-06 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

ANY OPEN #10 CANS OF FOOD IN COOLERS MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO REGULAR FOOD CONTAINERS AFTER OPENING. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

minor Sanitation

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

BATHROOM DOOR MUST BE SEALED (VARNISH/PAINT), TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR FLOORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS, CABINETS AT FRONT COUNTER-DUE TO FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS/STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly c...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STOCK, SUPPLIES, OLD EQUIPMENT MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR; (IF NEEDED-ANY OLD EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN/COVERED). THE STAIRCASE TO BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and eas...

minor Sanitation

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

ANY GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR LEDGES OF THE HOOD, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS & ANY OTHER ATTACHMENTS TO THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

2011-10-27 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-10-19 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT ARE RUSTED AND ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE RUSTED METAL IN T...

minor Sanitation

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 A BRICK WALL IN THE KITCHEN THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER WITH DRYWALL OR FRP BOARD. WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WALLS AND CEILING ARE NOT SMOOTH AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CUT ANY HIGH WEEDS AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER...

100
Quest Food Management Services
100
Quest Food Management Services
73
Kanela Breakfast Club
57
Forastero Restaurant
28
Amorino Chicago

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