BLUE DOOR KITCHEN + GARDEN.
52 W ELM ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 26 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 162025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIPING IN THE BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE FLOOR KETTLE AS WELL AS SMALL OPENING IN THE CORNERS OF THE CEILING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY OPENINGS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DEEP FRYER WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 112024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA
DEC 22024FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM HOT WATER KNOB OF FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM BASE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT BASE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
OBSERVED REDDISH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF BOTH FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BASEMENT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NONWORKING CEILING LIGHT IN SOUTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT IN SOUTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
JUL 232024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE LOWER LEVEL DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET LOCATED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AS WELL AS A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
APR 182023PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES TO CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IN-USE COOKLINE UTENSILS STORED IN A QUAT SANITIZER CONTAINER. UTENSILS ARE NOT AIR-DRIED BEFORE USE AND MAY LEAD TO CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION. TOXIC MATERIALS MUST BE STORED SO THEY CANNOT CONTAMINATE FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS OR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. MANAGER REMOVED IN-USE COOKLINE UTENSILS FROM SANITIZER SOLUTION AND REPLACED WITH CLEAN AND DRY UTENSILS IN AN EMPTY CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW SAUSAGE IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $150.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 5 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW SAUSAGE IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $150.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 5 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. SEE ABOVE IN VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOORS HAS AN OPENING GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
LINENS ARE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ASPARAGUS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. LINENS MAY NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH FOODS.
PLASTIC CUPS AND BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND PREP COUNTER. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS AND KNIVES SET OUT ON AT CUSTOMER TABLES WHICH IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED GASKET HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP-LINE DRAWER UNDER COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR AND MAIN FLOOR DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT (NEAR EQUIPMENT STORAGE) AND 2ND FLOOR (COFFEE STATION) THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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MAY 252022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 TORN GAKSETS ON "UNIT 4" REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED UNUSED RERRIGERATOR STORED ON OUTDOOR PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING TO ALLOW FLOOR TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR THE FRONT BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATIO VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR 1ST FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING RQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED PORK CHOP & EGGS ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 . NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 212019FAILED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH THREE SOILED STAINLESS STEEL BOWLS LOCATED AT THE SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVES ITEMS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030(C) . CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO SERVICE LINE WITHOUT HOT WATER (87.6 F). MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HUMMING BIRD CAKE, SLICED MUSHROOMS, CHOPPED CARROTS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT, DESSERT COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP FIRST FLOOR, DESSERT COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PORK CHOP & EGGS ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 . NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO GARAGE DOOR, IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING.
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WAS LAST SERVICED BY ECO LAB 1/22/18.EVERY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON ITS PREMISES CONTAINING A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TABLE WARE (FORKS, KNIVES, AND CUP) PRESET IN DINING AREA WITH OUT COVERING, ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR.TABLEWARE THAT IS PRESET SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE INADEQUATELY WASHING AT 130 F . THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN: FOR A STATIONARY RACK 150 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. FLOORS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FRYER, UNDER OVEN AND BEHIND OVEN . PHYSICAL FACILITIES SHALL BE CLEANED AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO KEEP THEM CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JAN 302018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR, WHICH OPENS INTO BASEMENT PREP AREA, WITHOUT SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THIS DOOR.
MAR 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAKERY IN BETWEEN SINK AND PREP TABLE AND ON EXPOSED HAND SINK ON COOKING LINE ON 1ST FLOOR IN BETWEEN SPOSED HAND SINK AND COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS.
OBSERVED LARGE STANDING 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO RIGHT OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT WITHOUT THERMOETMER. ISNTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETER.
MAR 12017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE REFIGERATOR INCLUDING 1/2 LB OF GARLIC AOILI AT 51.4F VALUED AT $5, 1.5 LBS OF MUSHROOM AOILI FOUND AT 48.3F VLAUED AT $10, 1.5 LBS OF TOMATO AOILI FOUND AT 48.3 VALUED AT $5, 3 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY FOUND AT 52.2F VALUED AT $20, 5LBS OF SHRIMP SALAD FOUND AT 52.1F VALUED AT $20, 3LBS OF PIMENTO CHEESE FOUND AT 52.3F VALUED AT $10. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING CHEF PLACING SLICED TOMATOES ON SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS. MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES WERE INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
OBSERVED SMALL DISH MACHINE BEHIND SERVICE BAR ON MAIN FLOOR WITH NO SANITIZER DETECTED. DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAKERY IN BETWEEN SINK AND PREP TABLE AND ON EXPOSED HAND SINK ON COOKING LINE ON 1ST FLOOR IN BETWEEN SPOSED HAND SINK AND COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS.
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE STANDING 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO RIGHT OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT WITHOUT THERMOETMER. ISNTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETER.
FEB 32017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE COVERED EATING UTENSILS AT ALL CUSTOMER DINING ROOM TABLES SO AS TO HAVE THE TOP PORTION OF THE SPOONS, FORKS, AND KNIVES COVERED. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES FOR THE LARGE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINER (FLOUR CONTAINERS) ON THE 1ST FLOOR. FOUND A FOOD CONTAINER BEING USED AS A SCOOPER.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AREA, IN FRONT OF THE 1-COMP PREP SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOCATED NEXT TO THE CATCH BASIN LID IN THE DISH ROOM AREA. FOUND IN POOR REPAIR AND CRACKED FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. MUST RE-CAULK GAPS AROUND THE PASTRY PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN COVER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REATTACH PVC WALL AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM AREA ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.
MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE 3-COMP SINK HANDLE AT THE 3RD COMPARTMENT FROM THE LEFT HAND SIDE. PRESENTLY IN WORKING ORDER. MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT THE 3-COMP SINK UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT FROM THE LEFT HAND SIDE.
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 1ST FLOOR BACK KITCHEN. FOUND NO WORKING THERMOMETER.
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE THE GARAGE ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF INCLUDING WAITSTAFF.FOUND ONLY HALF OF THE STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.
JUN 302016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT HAS SPLIT SEAMS AT THE TOP EDGE OF SINK,MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING,COLD HANDLE TO SINK IS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS, AND HAVE THE TOP OF THE SINK WELDED TO A SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR DESSERT COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 42015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED A SLIMY AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/6 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS AND MISSING TILES ON WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASH SINK, BY THE COOKING STOVE AND BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 152014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED AND CURED FOODS (SAUSAGES, COOKED RICE, BEANS, ETC.) THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO CURE AND VACUUM PACKAGE FOODS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 100# OF CURED AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD FOOD WORTH $450. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOF AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, HALLWAY TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OCT 152013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REACH IN SMALL COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOV 212012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINK AREAS, MUST ADDRESS.
LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISHMACHINE, MUST FIX.
NOV 162012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
(7-38-005A) FOUND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP OF MILDEW/MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES THAT DRIPS ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE & MAINTAIN. (UNIT TAGGED)
LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. RUSTY SHELVINGS IN FRONT COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. BOTTOM GASKET OF FRONT COOLER DOOR IS RIPPED, MUST REPLACE.
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINK AREAS, MUST ADDRESS.
LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF SPRAYER SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE, MUST FIX.
MAY 162011FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. OBSERVED 4.5# OF MUSSELS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH ID TAGS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE MUSSELS AND WERE INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT IS COOKED, THEN HELD FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 4.5# OF MUSSELS WORTH $14. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B-2)
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: RAW CHICKEN LEGS AT 44F AND CHEESE SAUCE AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 21# AND 10 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $55. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE PREP TABLE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE OPEN GAP IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE.
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 THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATORS, ESPECIALLY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
JUL 202010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEE REPORT FROM 7-12-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
SEE REPORT FROM 7-12-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
SEE REPORT FROM 7-12-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
SEE REPORT FROM 7-12-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
SEE REPORT FROM 7-12-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
JUL 122010FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PORK BELLY AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.7 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 2 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AND RESTING ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND REAR PREP AREA EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH AN APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM MAKING DOORS NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR AND OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAKE RODENT AND INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC)
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS OVER PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ADJACENT TABLE AND REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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 BETTER ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →