BONIVINO'S INC.

Chicago Health Dept

109 - 111 W VAN BUREN ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2024.

Last inspected Jun 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

162

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 17

2024

PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR SIDE SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED IF DOOR IS GOING TO BE OPENED FOR AIR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND DAMAGED CEILING IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO, EAST WALL BY MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF PAINTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND PAINT WALL, CEILING AND CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP/STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 5

2023

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE SODA GUN HOLDER WITH AN ACCUMULATED PINK SUBSTANCE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH SPICES INSIDE, AND WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAY 22

2023

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES THAT ARE LISTED ON THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT IS FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE SODA GUN HOLDER WITH AN ACCUMULATED PINK SUBSTANCE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH SPICES INSIDE, AND WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 MICE DROPPINGS BETWEEN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE WALL, ABOUT 10 MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON A LOWER SHELF AND UNDER A PREP TABLE ALL LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 25 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN A WALL AND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER, ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE ARIZONA TEA REFRIGERATION UNIT, ABOUT ANOTHER 25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE RIGHT FRYER AND ABOUT 10 MICE DROPPINGS BY THE FREEZER, ALL OF THESE AREAS ARE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(C) OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT TURNED ON AND WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. EMPLOYEE TURN SAID HAND WASHING SINK ON FROM THE BOTTOM AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED TO SAID HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2556689 DATED 6/2/22; 51- 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. SINK LEAKED FROM BOTTOM WHEN FOOT PEDAL WAS STEPPED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK. 58-2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

JUN 2

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.15 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS ON 1 DOOR COOLER AND ON FREEZER CHESTS IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON BASEMENT FREEZER CHEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FREEZER CHEST

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. SINK LEAKED FROM BOTTOM WHEN FOOT PEDAL WAS STEPPED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN KITCHEN FLOOR THROUGH WHICH THE BASEMENT OR NEXT FLOOR DOWN CAN BE SEEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PATCH HOLE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2555935 DATED MAY 17TH 2022 NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONING. WATER DOES NOT COME OUT OF FAUCET WHEN FOOT PEDALS ARE PRESSED. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY RESTORING WATER TO HAND WASHING SINK. VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5-26-2022. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

MAY 26

2022

FAIL 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.15 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS ON 1 DOOR COOLER AND ON FREEZER CHESTS IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON BASEMENT FREEZER CHEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FREEZER CHEST

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN KITCHEN FLOOR THROUGH WHICH THE BASEMENT OR NEXT FLOOR DOWN CAN BE SEEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PATCH HOLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2555935 DATED MAY 17TH 2022 NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONING. WATER DOES NOT COME OUT OF FAUCET WHEN FOOT PEDALS ARE PRESSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

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MAY 17

2022

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT FUNCTIONAL. SINK DOES NOT TURN ON WHEN FOOT PEDALS ARE STEPPED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN FACILITY ARE FUNCTIONAL AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON 1 DOOR COOLER AND ON FREEZER CHESTS IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS

Minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON BASEMENT FREEZER CHEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FREEZER CHEST

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA WITH TRASHBAGS FULL OF OPEN FOOD CANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TRASH IS IN A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN KITCHEN FLOOR THROUGH WHICH THE BASEMENT OR NEXT FLOOR DOWN CAN BE SEEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PATCH HOLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 29

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON MUTIPLE SHELVES WHERE DRY STORAGE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 22

2021

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACAE EXPOSED ON A TOP OF THE ICE BIN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 45 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE REAR HAND SINK ON TOP OF UNUSED DISHES AND UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON MUTIPLE SHELVES WHERE DRY STORAGE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH AT THE BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER BOTH HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ON THE CEILING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

SEP 4

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS WHEN PREPARING SALAD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK, FOUND A BUCKET LABELED "VOMIT BUCKET" PLACED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, UNABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS FROM PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES DURING FOOD PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

FEB 5

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND LIENS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES. FACILITY MUST NOT STORE SINGLE USE ARTICLE OR LIENS UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES OR ENCASE ALL WASTE WATER PIPES WHERE FOOD OR SINGLE USE ARTICLES ARE STORES.

JAN 28

2019

FAIL 8 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE PROBING IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR TESTING SANITIZER RESIDUAL. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN TEST KIT FOR MEASURING SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2222921 PERFORMED ON 9/25/2018. VIOLATION # 58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #55 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND GLASSES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 25

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

12. FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED PASTA, DICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-304.11 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH DIRTY OUTER CLOTHING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INFORM EMPLOYEES THAT CLEAN OUTER CLOTHING IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES WHILE WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE HOME TO OBTAIN CLEAN CLOTHING DURING THE INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND GLASSES BEING STORED INVERTED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND GLASSES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 29

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed Arizona 1 door cooler in kitchen in disrepair. Cooler does not have a handle, and gasket is broken. (Door is heavily soiled). Must repair and detail clean. Must maintain same.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed leak from overhead pipe in basement area, near ice machine, next to hot water heater. Must repair and maintain. Observed leak from pipe below 3 compartment sink in smaller prep room. Must repair and maintain same.

DEC 27

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Found previously issued serious violation # 29 not corrected from Report # 2129225, dated 12/14/17. Must correct ALL of the following previously issued violations: #29 Observed previously issued minor violations not corrected from report # 2050917, dated 5/23/17. Must correct the following previous minor violations: #32 FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST KEEP SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #33 THE BAR GUN HOLDER IN THE BAR AREA HAS A THICK, PINKISH SUBSTANCE IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA (ON THE SIDE BEHIND THE FRONT BAR) HAS WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES. #36 THE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA (ON THE SIDE BEHIND THE FRONT BAR) IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME. 38 THERE IS NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE PER CITY CODE. Critical violation 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed Arizona 1 door cooler in kitchen in disrepair. Cooler does not have a handle, and gasket is broken. (Door is heavily soiled). Must repair and detail clean. Must maintain same.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Observed cracked and/or missing wall tiles on wall in between stove and hot holding unit, and in smaller prep area (near door to bar) under 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DEC 14

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Observed previously issued minor violations not corrected from report # 2050917, dated 5/23/17. Must correct the following previous minor violations: #32 FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST KEEP SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #33 THE BAR GUN HOLDER IN THE BAR AREA HAS A THICK, PINKISH SUBSTANCE IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA (ON THE SIDE BEHIND THE FRONT BAR) HAS WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES. #36 THE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA (ON THE SIDE BEHIND THE FRONT BAR) IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME. 38 THERE IS NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE PER CITY CODE. Serious Violation 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed Arizona 1 door cooler in kitchen in disrepair. Cooler does not have a handle, and gasket is broken. (Door is heavily soiled). Must repair and detail clean. Must maintain same.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Observed cracked and/or missing wall tiles on wall in between stove and hot holding unit, and in smaller prep area (near door to bar) under 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MAY 23

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST KEEP SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE BAR GUN HOLDER IN THE BAR AREA HAS A THICK, PINKISH SUBSTANCE IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA (ON THE SIDE BEHIND THE FRONT BAR) HAS WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

THE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA (ON THE SIDE BEHIND THE FRONT BAR) IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

THERE IS NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE PER CITY CODE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BAR AREA WAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLES UP OR IN A CLEAN BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.

JUN 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK IN THE PASTA STATION, FOUND A LARGE DOUGH MIXER BLOCKING THE HAND SINK.NO PAPER TOWELS AT MAIN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Facility Condition

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

missing light shields at pizza dough area ceiling light fixture. instructed to install.

APR 11

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed an employee handling several ready-to-eat food items ( bread, cheese, deli) with his bare hands. instructed mgr to use gloves or utensils when handling such foods items, bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods is prohibited. critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

outside garbage area not maintained, overflowing garbage bags, lids open, instructed mgr to keep all garbage in dumpsters with lids down. serious citation issued. serious citation issued. 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

shelves not clean at pizza station, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Facility Condition

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

missing light shields at pizza dough area ceiling light fixture. instructed to install.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

weak cold water pressure at main kitchen hand sink. instructed to provide.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

clutter and construction material noted in basement storage room. instructed to organize

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

food handler in kitchen with no hair restraint instructed to wear.

FEB 3

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLLOR IN SEVERE DISREPAIR AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES WITH PLATES AND ON REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES

JAN 13

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN SEVERE DISREPAIR AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES WITH PLATES AND ON REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

JUL 17

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED, WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL COOKJING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR AT COVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS OR LENS COVERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 26

2013

PASS 9 violations

Serious Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

CORRECTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF PREP COOLERS (ACROSS FROM THE DISHMACHINE) AND FIX HOLE IN FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST FIX BROKEN TILES/HOLES IN TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE OVEN. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS UP BY THE CEILING AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT/SINKS. REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 19

2013

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING, DRINKING IN THE PREP AREA, TOUCHING THEIR HAIR (THEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, I.E. BREAD)AND ONE GUY PICKED HIS NOSE AND THEN BEGAN TO PREPARE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING, TOUCHING THE BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP/PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. AFTER WAITING AND REQUESTING A COUPLE OF TIMES THE ITEMS WERE PROVIDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND IS NOT IN USE (SEE VIOLATION #26.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP/PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHOWED UP ALMOST AN HOUR LATER (11:46AM)

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE PIPES UNDERNEATH WHEN TURNED ON. FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LEAKS AT THE FOOT PEDALS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS WRITTEN ON MAY 10, 2011, REPORT #614206 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. #32. PREP AREAS STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS. 33. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT. 38. HANDWASH BOWL WATER TURNED OFF BY DISHMACHINE. MUST TURN ON SINK/MAINTAIN SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF PREP COOLERS (ACROSS FROM THE DISHMACHINE) AND FIX HOLE IN FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST FIX BROKEN TILES/HOLES IN TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE OVEN. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS UP BY THE CEILING AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT/SINKS. REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 10

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILLE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- PIZZA, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.- ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREAS STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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. HANDWASH BOWL WATER TURNED OFF BY DISHMACHINE. MUST TURN ON SINK/MAINTAIN SINK.

MAY 11

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN, PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

MAY 3

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. (handles pizza, beef, chicken, italian food etc.) serious violation. citation issued. (7-38-012)

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at rear storage areas.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. Found leaky P-trap at exposed hand sink. Found leaky dishmachine at bottom/gasket.

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