Chicago
18
BEAT

Bojonos

4187-4189 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
9 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-10
Pass Rate
47%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-10-10)
Failed 6 inspections (2025, 2024, 2024...)
Sanitation issues found across 49 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 49×
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Other serious 14×
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Food Storage & Handling serious 12×
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Documentation & Training critical 11×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
2025-10-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
9
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PAINT CEILING. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCH...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILETRS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

2025-10-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUPS, COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE WITH NO DATE LABELS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENT THAT ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE CUP USED INSIDE THE CHEESE AND RED SAUCE CONTAINERS USED TO SCOOP CHEESE AT THE PIZZA SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SPOON, TONG OR LADLE TO SCOOP CHEESE OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PAINT CEILING. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITC...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILETRS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2596932 ON 07/02/2024. #49. EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY ...

2024-07-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--- EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11----DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE SMALL WASHROOM WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE.

2024-06-28 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

: 6-202.15--- OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE FROM ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11--- OBSERVED THE PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PREPARING FOODS WITH NO HAT/HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--- EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING A DOORWAY TO THE ADJACENT BUSINESS IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE SMALL WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE SMAL...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13---- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13---- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #54 NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-20-24 REPORT #2596602.54- NOTED ALL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGGED FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TIGHT ...

2024-06-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUPS, COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE WITH NO DATE LABELS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENT THAT ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATIO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA UNDER THE METAL PREP TABLE, BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN FRONT SHELVING. 20 UNDER THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 5 UNDER THE REAR PR...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE FROM ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THE PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PREPARING FOODS WITH NO HAT/HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED ALL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGGED FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING A DOORWAY TO THE ADJACENT BUSINESS IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE SMALL WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE SMALL WASHROOM W...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR EXIT AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2023-04-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306. NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. I...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-06-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP AT 4189 N CLARENDON DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

2021-02-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE COOKING STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

2021-01-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PUT PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-030(C...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS AND I LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH SHELVING BY REAR PREP TABLE, ON SHELVES OF SAME, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE PIZZA OVEN, ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BY THE STANDING MIXER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE CUP USED INSIDE THE CHEESE CONTAINER USED TO SCOOP CHEESE AT THE PIZZA SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SPOON, TONG OR LADLE TO SCOOP CHEESE OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE COOKING STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT AREAS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS AND ROACH ACTIVITY WERE FOUND

2020-08-20 Pass Complaint
4
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-03-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS, A HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE, A CONTINUOUS TOWEL SYSTEM THAT SUPPLIES ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER: COOKED GROUND BEEF, COOKED CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP, COOKED CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS, COOKED MEATBALLS, COOKED PASTA NOODLES, REFRIED BEANS AND RICE. INSTRUCTED CER...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BREAD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOUR ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

2019-10-29 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

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

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW BEEF AND RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER FRESH BROCCOLI, CHOPPED LETTUCE AND PREPARED SALAD DRESSING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS SEPARATE FROM RAW FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-35-005. CITATIO...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS IMPROPERLY DATE MARKED: COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUP, CHILI, BEANS AND SLICED DELI MEAT NOT LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. PREPARATION DATE OR NO LABEL ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR WEBSITE MENU, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND OTHER...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER (RIGHT SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED DRAWER COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

COVING AT WALL ENTRANCE TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH OPEN HOLE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR ALL.-----DIRTY FLOOR UNDER THE METAL RACK DRY FOOD STORAGE AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----DAMAGED/M...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2019-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

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

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR WEBSITE MENU, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND OTHER...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED DRAWER COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

-COVING AT WALL ENTRANCE TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH OPEN HOLE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR ALL.-----DIRTY FLOOR UNDER THE METAL RACK DRY FOOD STORAGE AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----DAMAGED/...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2019-08-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

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

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

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS. RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT CHEESE. RAW SAUSAGE STORED OVER UNCOVERED PREPARED CHEESE SAUCE, RAW BEEF A...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA OBSERVED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 69.8F AND 70.3F. INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. ESTIMATED VALUE...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOOD SUCH AS COOKED LASAGNA AT 35.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR WEBSITE MENU, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND OTHER...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41F. TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 72.9 WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 70.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 6 LIVE ROACHES ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING. LIVE ROACHES EXITING FROM OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP AND OPEN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LARGE OPENING AROUND THE DOOR KNOB OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWEL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED DRAWER CO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL CAULKING ALONG THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.-----DIRTY FLOOR UNDER THE METAL RACK DRY FOOD STORAGE AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOODEN BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA AND REAR PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----OPEN HOLES, CREVICES IN THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP.----COVING AT WALL ENTRANCE TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH OPEN HO...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA AND AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE. MUST REPLACE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-06-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

ENCRUSTED DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER, AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM SHELVES AND DOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR /REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND UNDER THREE DOOR COOLER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

2018-06-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED PASTA IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.9F-60 AND 61F; 5 EACH OF 1/2 GALLONS OF HEAVY CREAMER AT TEMP OF 61F; PESTO(MADE ON SITE) AT TEMP OF 44....

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS BACKING UP AT ALL COMPARTMENT SINKS,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

ENCRUSTED DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER, AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM SHELVES AND DOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR /REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND UNDER THREE DOOR COOLER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IS NEED AT FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM PIZZA OVEN;PREP COOLER WITH RAW AND READY TO EAT FOOD,ALSO MONEY IS HANDLED. OBSERVED A STOVE, BBQ UNIT(WHICH IN USE), AT REAR/FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. ONE HAND SINK IS INSTALLED BY ...

2017-06-02 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, OREGANO, ETC.)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

2016-05-19 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PIZZA COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2015-02-13 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SLICERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICERS.

minor Facility Condition

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

ONE LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT AT 4189 N CLARENDON SIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

100
Melao Latin Cuisine Inc.
100
Pide Ve Lahmacun
66
Lost Never Found
53
Fountain Head
49
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