BLACK AND CASPIEN WINE BISTRO.

Chicago Health Dept

2908 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

18 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 28

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND DISHES ARE WASHED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 17

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNETH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MANTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES I N REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 10

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 29

2023

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME: RICE,FLOUR ETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE-DOOR PREP REACH-IN COOLER.REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.-

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE, REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS.PROVIDED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITHOUT CITY SANITATION CETIFICATE,

AUG 2

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE DISH ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.13-- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.--: 6-501.114-- ALL STORED ITEMS PILED ON THE REAR WALKWAY PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.---: 6-201.11--FLOOR UNDER THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE MEN'S WASHROOM STORAGE CLOSET WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM, DISH ROOM, AND SURROUNDING PIPING UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT. MUST REMOVE/SMOOTH, SO ALL ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL VENT UNDER/BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK THE EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----PEELING WALLPAPER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

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JUL 22

2021

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. ONE INVOICE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DETAILED SERVICE REPORTS AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A KNIFE BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND WOODEN PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITOR CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE METAL RACK FOOD CART ON THE COOKS LINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO DRAIN PROPERLY.----LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE DISH ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND THE KITCHEN OVEN DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.-----FLOOR UNDER THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE MEN'S WASHROOM STORAGE CLOSET WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM, DISH ROOM, AND SURROUNDING PIPING UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT. MUST REMOVE/SMOOTH, SO ALL ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL VENT UNDER/BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK THE EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----PEELING WALLPAPER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORED ITEMS PILED ON THE REAR WALKWAY PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2497740 ON 4-2-21 WAS NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-201.11-- FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----FLOORS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD, MISSING/DAMAGED TILES, BUCKLED FLOORING. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE ALL FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

APR 2

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE POROUS, CEMENT BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE KITCHEN HAND SINK WATER TANK. ALL SHELVING MUST HAVE FLOORING ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-- EXTREMELY DIRTY HOT AND COLD HANDLES ON THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-- 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE IN THE KITCHEN FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----FLOORS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY, REAR PREP AREAS AND DISH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD, MISSING/DAMAGED TILES, BUCKLED FLOORING. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE ALL FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL.

MAR 30

2021

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 79F AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF RUNNING THE WATER. THEN WHEN CHECKED SEVERAL MINUTES LATER DROPPING IN TEMPERATURE TO 64.8F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE SIDE PREP ROOM WHERE A PREP TABLE IS LOCATED WITH A TOASTER OVEN, CUTTING BOARD AND BREAD SLICING KNIFE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS SAUCES, FETA CHEESE AND COOKED RICE WITH NO DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU ITEMS SUCH AS SALMON TARTARE AND STEAKS ARE NOT DISCLOSED AND REMINDED ON THE MENU AS SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED CLEAN DISHES,POT PANS STORED IN THE DISH ROOM UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE POROUS, CEMENT BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE KITCHEN HAND SINK WATER TANK. ALL SHELVING MUST HAVE FLOORING ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTREMELY DIRTY HOT AND COLD HANDLES ON THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG/REPAIR SLOW DRAINING SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORED ITEMS PILED ON THE REAR WALKWAY PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----FLOORS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY, REAR PREP AREAS AND DISH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD, MISSING/DAMAGED TILES, BUCKLED FLOORING. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE ALL FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2355602 ON 12-18-19 NOT CORRECTED. #37-ALL BULK FOODS STORED NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#43-NOTED SERVING PLATES PRE-SET AT THE DINING ROOM TABLES AND IN THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING DINING PLATES AND DISHWARE.53- NOTED GARBAGE CANS INSIDE THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS INSIDE THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM AND UNISEX WASHROOM.#55-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 12-18-19. GIVEN SUMMARY REPORT FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

AUG 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT AND INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (BEEF) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLE AND SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION -

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED GARBAGE CANS INSIDE WOMENS BATHROOM WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS INSIDE THE WOMENS BATHROOM AND UNISEX BATHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (DIRTY UNIFORMS) ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

AUG 14

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. TAGGED ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. TAGGED ICE MACHINE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 2

2018

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 16

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WIRE SHELVING NEXT TO STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL COVING ALONG WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

JUN 23

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FORM COTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSATANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED AND DATED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOOD ITEMS. OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER UNLABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED ON PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR CHEST FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY. MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 26

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

LOSE PEDESTAL WASH BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SHELF ABOVE THE DISPLAY COOLER SURFACE POROUS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE MIXER IN THE DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE THE PIZZA OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF BY THE REAR DOOR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NOT PROVIDED,INSTRUCTED EACH EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE SAID CERTIFICATE

MAR 20

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FROZEN MEATS STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR MEAT FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW AND REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 16

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DISCUSSED PROPER STORAGE OF CLEANING SUPPLIES.

MAY 8

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 2

2012

FAIL 7 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES.

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND BROWN MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Critical Food Temperature

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

NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES OR CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. MUST PROVIDE AND DEMONSTRATE PROPER METHOD OF WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.

Critical Employee Hygiene

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR TALL THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity

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

UNUSED DISH MACHINE ON REAR WALKWAY AND ALL OTHER ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

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