Blue Door Farm Stand
Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record
2025-12-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-11-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE BALLS 46.1F, CHICKEN SALAD 45F, TURKEY 58.6F, CHEESE/KALE 44.9F, HASH BROWN 70F, MANGO SAUCE 47F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPERS OF 47.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
2025-08-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 10 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMM...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE 56.6F/60F, TURKEY 62.6F, PASTA 48.1F/49.2F, CHICKEN 50F, TURKEY 58.6F, CHEESE/KALE 57F, HAM 57.6F, GUACAMOLE 60F, SOUP, 58F, RI...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR TO BE IMPROPERS OF 56.4F AND 53F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW....
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE SPRAYER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2024-04-30 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection 5 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW HAMBURGERS STORED NEXT TO READY TO EAT CORN TORTILLAS INSIDE FOOD PREP 4-DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF EGGS STORED NEXT TO PICKLES INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ACCORDING TO F...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INFRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN SALAD AT 44.4F, PASTA 47.7F, COOKED TURKEY SAUSAGES 44.5F, DIJON MAYONNAISE 47.2F, GRAVY 46.3F, CHEESE 46.4F. ALSO OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF CH...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.9 INSIDE THE UNIT. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE BELOW 41.OF. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE COOLER TEMPERATURE. COOLER MAINTAINING TEMPE...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE ANA A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MANAGER PUSHED GARBAGE DOWN AND TRANSFER GARBAGE INTO ANOTHER CON...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-02-17 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
-OPEN GAP/SEAM WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.-----CEILING ABOVE THE SECOND FLOOR BAR NOTED WITH ROUGH, UNEVEN FIRE RETARDANT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ...
2023-02-09 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 23 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR THE TWO COOKS WORKING ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN. MANAGER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FRONT PREP COFFEE STATION HAND WASHING SINK NOTED WITHOUT HAND SOAP. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED THE SHARDED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR THE COOKS LINE AND SALAD PREP HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. DISPENSER BLOCKED BY TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW EGG WHITES DIRECTLY ON TOP OF A CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT ROASTED CARROT HUMMUS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. HUMMUS DISCARDED. REVIEWED THE PROPER STORAGE OF RAW AND RTE FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL AR...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED THE DISHROOM LARGE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR OTHER DISHWASHINGS MACHIN...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED HASH BROWN PATTIES AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.9F BEING STORED ON TRAYS ON A FOOD CART ON THE COOKS LINE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CHEF STATED THE PATTIES WERE MADE AT 11 AM. TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN AT 4 PM. ALL ...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED PREPARED ROASTED CARROT HUMMUS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS. 3LBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 50.9F, 1 LB INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT 46.4F. ALSO NOTED 2 LBS COOKED MASHED POTATOES IN ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. 15 LBS COOKED, DICED CHICKEN, 20 LBS CUT PREPARED LEAFY GREENS, MASHED POTATOES AND SOUP WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF OF 2/8 AND 2/6...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED SOME MENU ITEM DO NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.SUCH AS SOME EGG ITEMS AND BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS, DISHWASHERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE WITH HANDLE IN ICE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR HANDLE INVERTED FROM THE ICE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED AND AWAY FROM HANDWASHING SINKS, PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS AND ALL OTHER MEANS OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CLOTH STRING BEING USED AS AN ATTACHMENT TO THE FOOD PEELER AND CORER. FOOD UTENSILS MUST BE A CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE UPPER PORTION VENT OPENINGS IN THE COOKS LINE LEFT COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FONT COFFEE STATION CABINETS WITH COFFEE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACKENED MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----OPEN GAP/SEAM WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.---FLOOR SURROUNDING ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE COOKS LINE HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR SOME OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-4-22 REPORT #2552527. #49- GRIMES ON PLASTIC BLUE AND GRAY TRAYS USED FOR DISH MACHINE TO WASH MULTI-USE UTENSILS. DETAIL CLEAN. #55- PEELING PAINT AND SCRAPED CEMENT ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM AND PREP AREAS ...
2022-03-04 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
UTENSILS(FORK,SPOON, KNIFE),DISHES,AND GLASSES THAT ARE SET UP ON TABLES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN MANNER
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND BUILD-UP OF MINERAL AT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR DISHROOM. DELIMA AND CLEAN SAID UNIT. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN. GRIMES ON PLASTIC BLUE AND GRAY TRAYS U...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON SECOND FLOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING PAINT AND SCRAPED CEMENT ON FLOOR IN DISHROOM AND PREP AREAS AT FIRST FLOOR. REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
2021-07-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-07-07 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITHIN 50 F COOLER. OBSERVED 10 LBS OF SLICED HAM VALUED AT $40 AT 51.6F, OBSERVED 10 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 50.9F VALUED AT $40, OBSERVED 5 LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.9F VALUED AT $15. ALL FOOD W...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 50F CONTAINING TIME TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN SALAD, HAM, TURKEY. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AREAS AND PREP AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STAND-UP REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. CLEAN MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER REAR STAIRS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING DISHWASHER WHO HANDLES FOOD SOMETIMES.
2020-07-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN FLOOR BETWEEN BAR AND HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
2020-07-07 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN TWO DIFFERENT UNITS AT PREP AREA. BLANCHED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 47.6F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 46 .5F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 53.6F; POTATOES SALADS AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 50F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEE...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND TWO PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 48.6F INSIDE THE NORTH PREP COOLER,SOUTH PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 50F,THEIR OWNER THERMOMETER SHOWED AMBIENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR FROM INSDE MENTIONED UNITS...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
STEM METAL THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES NOT IN WORKING CONDITION(BROKEN NOT ABLE TO RECORD FOOD TEMPERATURE). MUST PROVIDE SAID THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT BOTH SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN ICE BIN AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OUT C 09/17/2020 ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN FLOOR BETWEEN BAR AND HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
2019-03-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, LAMB, COBB SALADS, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEV...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEM...
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER BUS DIRTY DISHES/FLATWARE FROM SEVERAL TABLES IN 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM AREA, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER MOVED TO BAR AREA AND PREPARED/HANDLED BEVERAGE PITCHERS OF WATER FOR CONSUMPTION AT GUEST TABLES IN DINING ROOM AREA. THEN SAI...
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER GARNISHED COBB SALAD, HARD BOILED EGG SLICES, READY TO FOOD WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, IN FRONT SALAD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOO...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK AT COOK LINE AREA INACCESSIBLE/BLOCKED BY 2 LARGE TRASH CANS AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE FOOD PREP WAS OCCURRING. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE DURING FOOD PREP/SERVICE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INS...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT 2ND FLOOR BUSSER/SERVER STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BUSSER/SERVER STATION AREA TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING AFTER HANDLING/BUSSING DIRTY DISHES/FLATWARE IN SAID ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, QUINOA, ETC. STORED IN COOLERS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UN...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, COOKIES, MUFFINS, ETC. STORED IN DISPLAY CASE, FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE PACKAGED ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURERS. ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAG...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT SHELVING UNITS AT BAR AREA AND WALL SERVER STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON AT SAID AREAS MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED, CHIPPED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE AT COOK LINE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASIL...
2018-06-26 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABELED ITEMS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST LABEL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DINING AREA IN FIRST FLOOR AND INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
2017-10-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WATER BOTTLES ON SITE HAS SMALL MOUTH,UNABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER BOTTLES WITH LARGER MOUTH.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
2017-10-16 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS DISCARDING AT OPENED GARBAGE CONTAINER INVOICE BY PUSHING DOWN INTO THE GARBAGE CONTAINER, THAN HANDLING CUSTOMER ORDER INVOICE FROM AUTOMATIC MACHINE,WIPED WITH DIRTY LINEN CLOTH CUTTING...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SALAD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,ON TOP THE WASH BOWL WAS STORED THREE USED STAINLESS BOWLS. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION, IN FRONT OF WASH BOWL, 4 EMPTY WATER BOTTLES,INSIDE A USED MILK METAL CONTAINER,ICE CUBES AN...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION/STORAGE. FOUND LAMB CHOPS STORED ON TOP DEFROSTED FISH ON SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD COOKED AND NON COOKED FOOD STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER,PARTIALLY COVERED OR NO COVERS AT ALL,ALSO RAW FOOD WAS COVERE...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES. TWO HOUSE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL BY THE FOOD CART,5 SMALL FLIES IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA; 2 HOUSE FLIES AT FRONT SERVING AND MAIN KITCHEN,5 SMALL FIES AT BAR(SECOND FLOOR),ALSO THREE HOUSE F...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-24-17,REPORT#2050974 #30-CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS, NOT POSTED. MUST POST VISIBLE TO CUSOTMERS #32-MUST RE-TREAT ALL EXPOSED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WATER BOTTLES ON SITE HAS SMALL MOUTH,UNABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER BOTTLES WITH LARGER MOUTH.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED AT DISH ROOM BY LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,MUST PROVIDE SOAP,PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. A DUMP SINK IS NEEDED AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST BE INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
2017-05-24 Pass License Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS, NOT POSTED. MUST POST VISIBLE TO CUSOTMERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RE-TREAT ALL EXPOSED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. ALL TABLES AND CHAIRS IN DINING AREA, DUST PRESENT. INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE BINS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. ALSO, REPAIR GROUT AT TRANSITION BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL, BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, LEVEL OFF FLOOR TRANSITION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL IN 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. ALSO, SEAL ALL OPEN HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND CABLES, THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. TOILET COVER MISSING AND FLUSH NOT WORKING. ALSO, INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
2017-05-11 Fail License CRITICAL 10 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MUST COVER EXPOSED WASTE PIPES ABOVE FRONT SERVERY AREA WHERE COFFEE AND OTHER BERVERAGES ARE PREPARED, TO PROTECT FOOD DURING PREPARATION. NO SNEEZEGUARD OR PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND DRINK PREPARATION AT ESPRESSO MACHIN...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MUST INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD ON INTERIOR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. 1/4" GAP PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS, NOT POSTED. MUST POST VISIBLE TO CUSOTMERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RE-TREAT ALL EXPOSED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. ALL TABLES AND CHAIRS IN DINING AREA, DUST PRESENT. INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE BINS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. ALSO, REPAIR GROUT AT TRANSITION BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL, BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, LEVEL OFF FLOOR TRANSITION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL IN 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. ALSO, SEAL ALL OPEN HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND CABLES, THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. TOILET COVER MISSING AND FLUSH NOT WORKING. ALSO, INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
MUST PROVIDE 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS AT ENTRANCES OF PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020B.
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