BLUE SOUL RESTAURANT.
11142 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 13 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 232017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION # 18 STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 6-16-2017.OBSERVED SOME EVIDENCE OF DROPPINGS, ( 10) IN STORAGE AREA STILL REMAINING.MANAGER CLEANED DROPPINGS DURING INSPECTION-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOUND COOKED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED AND DATED AND PREPACKAGED CHICKEN SALAD AND BANANNA PUDDING FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PREOPERLY LABEL
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS, LOWER SHELF OD STORAGE UNITS,BEHIND COUNTER,PREP TABLES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
OBSERVED WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GREASE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING BY CASHIER AREA INSIDE OF PREP AREA,( NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD OR COOLER).MUST REPAIR CEILING AREA.
JUN 162017FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALYY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 40-LBS OF COOKED GREENS AT 53.9F. 5LBS OF COOKED MAC/CHEESE AT 53.9F, 25LBS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE SAUCE-AT 55.0F. APPROX 75-LBS OF FOOD DICARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $95.00-CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 28 DROPPINGS UNDER REAR HAND SINK CABINET,18- UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE,AND 10 DROPPINGS UNDER TABLE, AROUND STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN HALLWAY.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND COOKED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED AND DATED AND PREPACKAGED CHICKEN SALAD AND BANANNA PUDDING FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PREOPERLY LABEL.
EXTEIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS, LOWER SHELF OD STORAGE UNITS,BEHIND COUNTER,PREP TABLES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GREASE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING BY CASHIER AREA INSIDE OF PREP AREA,( NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD OR COOLER).MUST REPAIR CEILING AREA.
DEC 152016PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PREP TABLES FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR 2-DOOR COOLER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, FRYER CABINETS, BBQ PIT, SLICERS, STEAM TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES,ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, WALK-IN STORAGE, REAR STORAGE, ELECTRICAL, DISHWASHING, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS(GREASE BUISLUP, FOOD DEBRIS.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE PEPSI COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
DEC 132016FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976720 DATE 12/8/16. (11) REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, STANDING WATER ACCUMULATING IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY 12-15-16.
OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF REAR PREP TABLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND CORNERS IN WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGES ALONG WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BOTTOM SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL IN WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL OPEN BAIT AND PROPERLY STORE IN ENCLOSED CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,CORN,BEAN,MACARONI&CHEESE AND CABBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERITIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1674215 ON 3-31-16: 34-REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 38-TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK. FOOD HANDLER TRAINING STILL NOT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PREP TABLES FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR 2-DOOR COOLER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, FRYER CABINETS, BBQ PIT, SLICERS, STEAM TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES,ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, WALK-IN STORAGE, REAR STORAGE, ELECTRICAL, DISHWASHING, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS(GREASE BUISLUP, FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD MICE, ETC.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE PEPSI COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
DEC 82016FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED OVERNIGHT IN REAR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, COOKED GREENS 62.5F, COOKED SWEET POTATOES 53.6F, COOKED GREEN BEANS 46.3F. COOKED HAM STORED IN TOP OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 58.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $30 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, STANDING WATER ACCUMULATING IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF REAR PREP TABLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND CORNERS IN WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGES ALONG WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BOTTOM SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL IN WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL OPEN BAIT AND PROPERLY STORE IN ENCLOSED CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1674215 ON 3-31-16: 34-REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 38-TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK. FOOD HANDLER TRAINING STILL NOT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PREP TABLES FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR 2-DOOR COOLER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, FRYER CABINETS, BBQ PIT, SLICERS, STEAM TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES,ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS).
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, WALK-IN STORAGE, REAR STORAGE, ELECTRICAL, DISHWASHING, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS(GREASE BUISLUP, FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD MICE, ETC)
SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE PEPSI COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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MAR 312016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561865 ON 8-5-15: 45-NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED CHICKEN SALAD DISPLAYED FOR IN REACH-IN COOLER.
REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHLEVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STEAM TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK.
AUG 52015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1561576 DATED 07/27/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #18-: FOUND LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 5 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND 8 LARGE FLIES IN THE FRONT DINING SEATING AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE. #32-FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #33- THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT- REMOVE EXCESS DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL PREP STORAGE RACKS- REMOVE EXCESS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. #34-FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN, FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT. REMOVE GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. #35-FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. #38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. #43-FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
SEE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
SEE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING ABOVE THE BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIICATES ONSITE. PROVIDED INFORMATION.
JUL 272015FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 52.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE COOLER FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPRPOPER TEMPS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. CHEESE 54.2F, BACON, 58.2F, RICE 69.7F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 5 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND 8 LARGE FLIES IN THE FRONT DINNING SEATING AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED/SERVED (I.E. BEEF, PORK, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ONE ON SITE WHEN OPEN/OPERATIING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM INSPECTION # 1474093 DATED 6/26/14. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #32-FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #33-THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT- REMOVE EXCESS DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS- REMOVE EXCESS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS- REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS AND FOOD/DIRT IN ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #34-FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN, FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT. REMOVE GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. #35-FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS. ALSO, MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS IN FRONT PREP AREA AROUND SODA COOLER. #38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. #43-FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING ABOVE THE BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIICATES ONSITE. PROVIDED INFORMATION.
JUN 262014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. SINK ALSO IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT- REMOVE EXCESS DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS- REMOVE EXCESS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS- REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS AND FOOD/DIRT IN ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS. CABINETS IN BATHROOMS. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN, FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT. REMOVE GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS.
FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS. ALSO, MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS IN FRONT PREP AREA AROUND SODA COOLER.
FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).
FEB 212013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
FEB 142013FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1154393 ON 6-8-12. 32-PAINT SHELVES UNDER COFFEE STATION AND FRONT COUNTER. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOORS NEED REPAIR AND PAINTING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 35-SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS. 38-REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK. 41-STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
PAINT SHELVES UNDER COFFEE STATION AND FRONT COUNTER. SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD UNDER STEAM TABLES.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, SINKS, PREP TABBLES, COOLERS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOORS NEED REPAIR AND PAINTING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED CLEANING IN REAR (SMOKE BUILDUP).
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE(PROPANE TANKS, ETC).
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
JUN 152012PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
LABEL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
PAINT SHELVES UNDER COFFEE STATION AND FRONT COUNTER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOORS NEED REPAIR AND PAINTING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS.
REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
JUN 82012FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA 49.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW PORK CHOPS 55.4F, RAW EGGS 58.5, COOKED POTATOES 55.4F AND COOKED GREENS 59.8F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN WHEN EXPOSED SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER AND REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. FLOOR DRAIN CLEANED AND REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 150.9F AND RICE 151.3F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
FRONT REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. REMOVE MOLD AND DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. PAINT SHELVES UNDER COFFEE STATION.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN UNUSED COOLER/DRY STORAGE AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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 →