BON BON SANDWICHES.
2333 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 25 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 162025FAILED20 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED A PAPER TOWEL FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (10#'S RAW PORK AT 58.2 AND TOFU AT 75.2F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.2F - 75.2F LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS 28#'S WITH A VALUE OF 1,800.00 AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41°F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND SUMP PUMP LID, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WOOD STAIRS, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. NOTED OVER 150 SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, DINING ROOMS, AND BASEMENT AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/16/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. NOTED GASKETS ON ALL COLD HOLDING ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND DEEP CLEAN OTHERS
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE NON FOOD GRADE BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPONENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. NOTED WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND FLOOR ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE LID OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTEWATER BACKING UP THROUGH THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN. BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARMENT SINKS LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE BASEBOARDS PEELING OFF WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR, UTILITY SINK ROOM, REAR PREP, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2601918 CONDUCTED ON 08/29/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51- 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED. #55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS. (CHIPPING PAINT)MUST REPAIR PAINT. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 292024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD ITEMS WITH NO LABELING.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT)MUST REPAIR PAINT.
APR 262023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT AT REAR PREP AREA ABOVE COOKLINE AND ONE LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID LOCATIONS.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2552932 DATED ON 03/15/22 NOT CORRECTED- #49 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, AND MICROWAVE AND #55 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MOLDY AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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MAR 152022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE HEAVILY SCORED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, AND MICROWAVE.
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MOLDY AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
MAY 12020FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD (LETTUCE) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING A READY-TO-EAT SPRING ROLL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE STOVE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.3F. NO TCS FOODS WERE OBSERVED IN THE REFRIGERATOR AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE SINGLE USE TAKE OUT CONTAINERS NOT STORED INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TAKE OUT CONTAINERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AND ATTRACTING RODENT ACTIVITY AND BURROWS IN THE ALLEY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FENCE AT THE ALLEY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONGSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE AND OVEN,1- EYE STOVE,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.
JUL 152019FAILED11 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE AND OVEN,1- EYE STOVE,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS
Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2213966 9/16/18 NOT CORRECTED #49- DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS, AND THE DEEP FRYER.#55- CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
JUL 102019FAILED20 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED MISSING ITEMS SUCH AS FACE MASK AND SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR CLEAN -UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A ICE MACHINE STORED IN FRONT OF SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE REMOVE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION AND FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK COVERED WITH A SMALL TRAY.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.COS.CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINKS.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.COS. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS,FRONT CLOSET,MOP SINK CLOSET,BASEMENT GREASE TRAP AREA,DINING AREA AT GARBAGE CAN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/10/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE UTENSILS TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SEVERAL EXCESSIVELY OVERSIZED POTS ON PREMISES USED FOR COOKING.MUST PROVIDE A LARGER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE AND OVEN,1- EYE STOVE,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR AND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP WITH A VERY FOUL ODOR AND LIVE SMALL FLIES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP .(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2213966 9/16/18 NOT CORRECTED #49- DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS, AND THE DEEP FRYER.#55- CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.#58- OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
SEP 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-903.11(B) OBSERVED TAKE-OUT STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER ALL CONTAINERS.
4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
4-501.11(B) OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
6-402.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS, AND THE DEEP FRYER.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUL 102017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/17/17 REPORT#1981559. (33)OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. 33 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT. OBSERVED A FEW FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR DAMAGED AND CRACKED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED FOODS STORED ON PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE BAGS.
OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 172017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLCK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VUILATION. 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT. OBSERVED A FEW FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR DAMAGED AND CRACKED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 42016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THICK GREASE INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER,FOOD SPILLS DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE COOLERS AND SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING
NOTED THICK GREASE INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER,FOOD SPILLS DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE COOLERS AND SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS, VENTS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 272016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
NOTED THICK GREASE INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER,FOOD SPILLS DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE COOLERS AND SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER NEATH COOKING STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR, CLOSET AT THE DINNING AREA, OFFICE SPACE AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH STAIR WAY....MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS, VENTS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING AND CRACKS ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, CLOSET BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT DINNING AREA AND AT THE REAR AT THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAY 152015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ON NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT WHERE FURNITURE AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06-20-14 REPORT#1325084 (34)FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1ST FL. AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR(CRACK TILES). MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (35)MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT AREA. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO IN SAME AREA MUST REATTACH WALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS. (41)MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STOCK THROUGH OUT PREMISES 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 202014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1ST FL. AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR(CRACK TILES). MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT AREA. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO IN SAME AREA MUST REATTACH WALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STOCK THROUGH OUT PREMISES 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
AUG 212013PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
MUST CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT ALSO MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE UNITS
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND COVING AT WALL BASE NEAR THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR
THE VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE HAS A BURNED OUT BULB MUST REPLACE BULB IN THE REAR PREP AREA
THE VENTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS DUST BUILD-UP MUST REMOVE DUST FROM COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE ALSO MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE REAR PREP AREA
AUG 62012PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA
MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA
MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SMALL OVEN ON TOP OF MICROWAVE
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT AREA REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING, ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL,
MUST CLEAN/REPAIR/REPAINT WALL VARIOUS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
DETAIL CLEAN, AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THAT MAY CAUSE A POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,
NOV 12011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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..DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
OCT 242011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON DAMP MOP HEADS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND ON SOILED LINEN BAG BY OFFICE AREA.ALSO 2 HOUSE FLIES WERE SEEN IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.ALSO REAR DOOR TO PREMISES NOT INSECT-RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT LEFT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,SOUPS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,provide a missing sink stopper for the 3 comp sink area.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ICE MACHINE,COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
DEC 62010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL HOSE DISPENSER ON 3COMP.SINKS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS 1&2COMP. 3COMP.SINKSAT FRONT KITCHEN,MOP MOP SINK,OVENS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVENS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA,AND INSIDE BOTTOMS OF COOLERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING,FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS INCLUDING FLOORS UNDER HOOD,AND FLOORS IN MOP SINK ROOM. ALSO FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS.MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND ON 1STFL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS IN BASEMENT AND CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.
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