JUL 2
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIG TONY'S.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
5611 W CORCORAN PL · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 2, 2025 · passed
14 of 20 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
108
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TAPE USED ON CHEST FREEZER FOR BROKEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD AND HOT HOLD UNITS/EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND RESIDUE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 192024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER ON THE PREP TABLE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 65F-72F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @135 OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005 PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SLICED TOMATOES ON PREP TABLE, 3 LBS CHOPPED CHICKEN, 3 LBS CHOPPED BEEF, 8 LBS COOKED SHRIMP, 7.5 LBS GROUND BEEF, ALL STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50-69F. THE PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED SAID FOODS VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41 OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. PLEASE SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AS WELL AS APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND SAID COOLING UNIT SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN REAR PREP UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANTIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2573329 ON MARCH 28, 2023; THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 37)OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR. I INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS THAT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES. 41)OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. 43)OBSERVED CUTTING UTENSILS BEING STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY HANGING OR INSIDE DEVICE FOR HOLDING UTENSILS, KEEP CLEANED AND MAINTAINED BETWEEN USE. 47)OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 49)OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON-COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM AND THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 55) OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF EQUIPMENT CLUTTER AND OTHER ITEMS ON SHELVING AND FLOORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING. -OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. -FLOORS NEED DETAILED CLEANING THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. 56)OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GOOD LIGHTING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ABOVE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 282023PASSED18 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2023
PASSED
18 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CUTTING UTENSILS BEING STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY HANGING OR INSIDE DEVICE FOR HOLDING UTENSILS, KEEP CLEANED AND MAINTAINED BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM AND ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS ON SHELVING AND FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FRONT FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GOOD LIGHTING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND DEBRIS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE DUE TO THE ONE ON SITE BEING EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTIONDUE TO THE ONE ON SITE BEING EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 32022PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2022
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CUTTING UTENSILS BEING STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY HANGING OR INSIDE DEVICE FOR HOLDING UTENSILS, KEEP CLEANED AND MAINTAINED BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM AND ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FRONT FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS ON SHELVING AND FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GOOD LIGHTING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 242020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTER NEAR WITH WOKS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR.
JUL 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR BODY FLUID SPILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7=38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH DATES(FIFO).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVERD THE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JUN 62017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA DIRTY ALSO SHELVING INSIDE RIC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AROUND THE LEG OF COOKING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 202016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN REAR OF PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,BEHIND THE GRILL,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
JAN 152016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP,AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF FOOD DEBRIS AND MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
JUL 312015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATIION UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. ALSO CLEAN UNDER SINKS IN REAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET IN REAR WHEN DONE USING; STORE MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.
MAY 192015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATIION UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. ALSO CLEAN UNDER SINKS IN REAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET IN REAR WHEN DONE USING; STORE MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO GIVEN.
DEC 22014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE,DEAD BUGS, AND SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR LOOSE WALL COVING WHERE EVERY NEEDED TO PREVENT FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP AND BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
NOV 242014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED 9 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE PREMISES: 1 INSIDE THE WALL COVING OF THE WALL BASE IN THE FRONT NEXT TO BREAD COOLER AND 1 ON THE WALL IN SAME AREA, 3 INSIDE THE RUBBER GASKET OF A SMALL PREP COOLER, 2 CRAWLING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE POP COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM (ROACHES) AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZIE AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE,DEAD BUGS, AND SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR LOOSE WALL COVING WHERE EVERY NEEDED TO PREVENT FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP AND BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
JAN 292014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES ONLY TOILET IS OUT OF ORDER AND HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM BASE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR, RE-INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TOILET. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND CORRECTED VIOLATION AT 3PM.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 1/22/14. NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR RENEWAL AVAILABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A. MUST ENROLL IN CLASS TO OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SHELVING, RACKS AND COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THUR-OUT PREMISES HAVE BUILD OF GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OVERHEAD HOOD AND FILTERS HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT UNDER OVERHEAD HOOD IS NOT SHATTER PROOF OR SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB OR SHIELD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED NEVER HOOK UP WATER HOSE WITHOUT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. GYRO SPIT NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PLACE UNDER HOOD.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
POTTED PLANTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
APR 162013PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2013
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. REPAIR/DISGUARD SAME. PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG THE MOPS AND BROOM WHEN NOT BEING USED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS AND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM GRILL AND FRYER CABINETS, ALSO CLEAN RIM OF REACH IN COOLERS AND INTERIOR SURFACES SHELVES. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP IN THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND PAINT ALL THE WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN TILE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPTMENT THE GROUT HEAVY WITH GREASE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORE ROOM AND REAR AREA CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
APR 82013PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2013
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. REPAIR/DISGUARD SAME. PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG THE MOPS AND BROOM WHEN NOT BEING USED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS AND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM GRILL AND FRYER CABINETS, ALSO CLEAN RIM OF REACH IN COOLERS AND INTERIOR SURFACES SHELVES. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP IN THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND PAINT ALL THE WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN TILE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPTMENT THE GROUT HEAVY WITH GREASE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORE ROOM AND REAR AREA CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
JAN 202011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. REPAIR/DISGUARD SAME.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT FLOORS HEAVY WITH DUST.
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. DETAIL CLEAN TILE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPTMENT, GROUT HEAVY WITH GREASE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THEM i.e. MEAT,EGGS.
DEC 302010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 30
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM GRILL,FRYER,CABINETS, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO CLEAN REACH IN COOLERS AND INTERIOR SHELVES.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM WALL AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES ALSO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT PERTAINING TO RESTAURANT, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF RESTAURANT.
OCT 132010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM GRILL AND FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO CLEAN RIM OF REACH IN COOLERS AND INTERIOR SURFACES SHELVES
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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. MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM WALL AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
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 REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, ALSO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT PERTAINING TO STORE, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF STORE
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