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Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-03-25 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR TWO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2025-02-21 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR TWO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2024-01-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS AND OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS, ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-01-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED MASHED POTOTOES DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 103.8F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135 F OR ABOVE DURING PREPARATION, STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIO...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM, ALONG WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SHELVING UNITS NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSDIE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMIN...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISING BASEBOARDS AND OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS, ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-04-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-04-21 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11 OBSERVED BLACK GARBAGE BAGS AND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXERS, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS,RACKS,STOVE,KETTLE,WHEEL BASES & LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVER...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT SERVING LINE AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.OBSERVED BLACK FOUL SMELLING WATER COMING FROM UNDERNEATH WALK IN COOLER SURROUND AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR WHEN STEPPING INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST REMOVE...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2574156 4/12/23 NOT CORRECTED: #38 - STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 70 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF REGISTER,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON...
2023-04-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 17 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CATFISH,GREENS,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:30 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INSIDE OF INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE STORED ABOVE ICE IN BIN AND DRIPPING WATER ONTO ICE. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATIO...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CATFISH 72.5F.7LBS. COOKED GREENS 50.0F.1LBS. COOKED BBQ CHICKEN 72.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOOD...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF REGISTER,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON LEDGE OF REAR HOT HOLDING CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF PACKAGING COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA,#10-CAN CART,FLOOR MIXER...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST MAKE SCREEN ON REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXERS, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS,RACKS,STOVE,KETTLE,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNIT & SHELVING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT SERVING LINE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563717 9/15/22 NOT CORRECTED .Inspector Comments: #38-OBSERVED GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINTS. Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments:#51- OBSERVE...
2022-09-15 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITHOUT A LID. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE COVING ALONG THE WALL AND BELOW THE COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BR...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
2021-11-15 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF PRODUCT WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL LARGE BINS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME ONCE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO DEEP FRYER WITHOUT SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO AVOID SPLASHING INTO HOT GREASE OR POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ANY FOOD WAITING TO BE REMOVED FROM AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AND FOOD SPLATTER INSIDE SMALL REACH INS ON THE HOTLINE SIDE AS WELL AS BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT FACILITY, PULL ITEMS FROM WALLS TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PRE...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
2020-01-14 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 3 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATIO...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE ...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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