BOSTON MARKET #2520.
3020 N ASHLAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 30 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 122023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11 NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
HOLE ON WALL AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY AT THE AREAS WITH THE WASTE WATER BACKUP. ALSO NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES. OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE.
DEC 302022FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MAC&CHEESE, CHICKEN POTATOES ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD DRY STORAGE FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED WAS THE COMPACTOR LEAKING LIQUID FOOD WASTE FROM THE COMPACTOR AND GARBAGE SPILLING ONTO THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS, REPAIR THE LEAKING COMPACTOR, AND MAINTAIN THE SURROUNDINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOOR OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, CRACKS ON WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, HOLE ON WALL AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY AT THE AREAS WITH THE WASTE WATER BACKUP. ALSO NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 272021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
5-205.15-- THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE BIN NOTED LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM PIPING UNDER SINK. MUST REPAIR.
6-201.11-- SEVERAL MISSING BASEBOARD COVING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FACILITY AT THE DISH AREA, REAR HAND SINK, ICE MACHINE.----ALSO NOTED DAMAGED WALLS WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
6-202.11---NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS FOR THE PLASTIC TUBE SHIELDING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS THAT HOLD THE SHIELD IN PLACE.
SEP 232021FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
: 3-302.12-- BULK RICE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
: 3-304.12-- NOTED IN USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PANS AND SIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEANABLE CONTAINER.
: 5-205.15-- THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE BIN NOTED LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM PIPING UNDER SINK. MUST REPAIR.
: 6-201.11-- SEVERAL MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD COVING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FACILITY AT THE DISH AREA, REAR HAND SINK, ICE MACHINE.----ALSO NOTED DAMAGED WALLS WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.---- NOTED BLACK, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE WALL OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
: 6-202.11---NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS FOR THE PLASTIC TUBE SHIELDING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS THAT HOLD THE SHIELD IN PLACE.
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT #2531513 ON 9-16-21 NOT CORRECTED.#55-- NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9-16-21 REPORT #2531513 NOT CORRECTED.#58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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SEP 162021FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
BULK RICE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
NOTED IN USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PANS AND SIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEANABLE CONTAINER.
NOTED CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LID COVERS FOR FOODS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS.
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE BIN NOTED LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM PIPING UNDER SINK. MUST REPAIR.
SEVERAL MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD COVING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FACILITY AT THE DISH AREA, REAR HAND SINK, ICE MACHINE.----ALSO NOTED DAMAGED WALLS WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.---- NOTED BLACK, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE WALL OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS FOR THE PLASTIC TUBE SHIELDING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS THAT HOLD THE SHIELD IN PLACE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2382451 ON 6-30-20 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #16- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.#55- NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
JUN 302020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR OF THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CHEMICAL ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER BY THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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
NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 82018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN GROUTING) AND SOME MISSING BASE COVE BY MOP SINK AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
MAY 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-17-18 INSPECTION # 2169871. VIOLATION 29. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT IC MACHINE WATERLINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090. TAGGED ICE MACHINE.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POITENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES, RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-012A MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN GROUTING) AND SOME MISSING BASE COVE BY MOP SINK AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
MAY 172018FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-19-17 INSPECTION # 2099166. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN GROUTING) AND SOME MISSING BASE COVE BY MOP SINK AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
OCT 192017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
AUG 232017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
AUG 212017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 52.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION.TAGGED WALK IN COOLER. 7-38-005A.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 300 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 57.6F, 30 POUNDS OF MEAT LOAF AT 56.7F, 30 POUNDS OF RIBS AT 56.4F, AND 30 POUNDS OF TURKEY AT 57.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF 420 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUE AT APPROXIMATLEY 500 DOLLARS.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
DEC 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, TURKEY, GRAVY, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
LEAK ON THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.. MUST REPAIR.
ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW UPON INSPECTIONS. IE: PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYEE.
DEC 92016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION, NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND HELD. SUCH AS, CHICKEN SOUP IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 170.9F. REVIEWED THAT THERE MUST BE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
LEAK ON THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.. MUST REPAIR.
ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW UPON INSPECTIONS. IE: PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYEE.
DEC 12016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED GARBAGE AND BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS OVERFLOWING FROM OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AND RECEPTACLE LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK-UP, LARGER WASTE CONTAINERS OR ADDITIONAL CONTAINERS ON SITE TO ACCOMMODATE OVER FLOWING GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
LEAK ON THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.. MUST REPAIR.
ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW UPON INSPECTIONS. IE: PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYEE.
AUG 52016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TO GO CASHIER ONE DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
JUL 292016FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 172.6F WERE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM REPORT # 1584174 MADE ON 11-10-15 AND REPORT STATING WAS POSTED AT THAT TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1584174 ON 11-10-15 NOT CORRECTED.#35- WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BACK ROOM STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE/ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TO GO CASHIER ONE DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MOLDY/BLACKENED WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINKS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. WALL AT THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR TO GO STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES, PEELING PAINT AND WALL BASEBOARD. MUST REPAIR ALL.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
NOV 102015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 1583769 DATED:11/03/2015. VIOLATION 29 (PREVIOUSLY VIOLATION 45) FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 11/10/15 AS REQUIRED. UPON REINSPECTION FOODHANDLERS STILL DO NOT HAVE ANSI APPROVED FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BACK ROOM STORAGE AREA-MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD ABOVE THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 32015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CONTAINER NOT COVERED.ALSO,THE GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE BUILD-UP ALL AROUND THE LID AND ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCES AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER FREE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.AT THIS TIME,THIS SAID AREA HAS BEEN CLEANED AND MAINTAINED BEFORE THE END OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTAS,GRAVY, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1533083 DATED:04/20/2015. 34 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS THROUGHOUT. 07/20/2015 45 FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. 07/20/2015. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 11/10/15 AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BACK ROOM STORAGE AREA-MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD ABOVE THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 3 POUNDS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 59.0F IN THE FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE OR 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, POTATOES, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK BENEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (COMPARTMENT MAINTAINS WATER). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 172014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
MUST ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT FRONT PREP AREA SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RETRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
FEB 42014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY ALSO NOTED FOOD DEBRIS, RAT DROPPINGS, GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE TO PUSH GARBAGE INTO DUMPSTER. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED ABOVE TO INCREASE PICK-UP SERVICE.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
JUN 102013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND CHICKEN PREPARATION TABLE NOT CLEAN.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.(STANDING WATER) MUST MOP AND KEEP DRY.
FEB 72013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND CLOTHES,SHOES,ETC, STORED AT SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES.
JUL 262012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REGROUT FLOOR BY 3COMP SINK AREA, AND IN FRONT OF ROASTING OVENS. MUST ALSO DRY WET FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA UNDER ALL SINKS AND PREP TABLES.
MUST REPAIR EXTREMLEY RUSTY DOOR FRAMES AT BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAY 42011FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS GARBAGE CONTAINER BETWEEN THE FRONT LINE FOOD EQUIPMENT,ALSO THE SAME FOOD HANDLER ADJUSTED HER HAIR AND CAP STANDING AT FRONT LINE WERE FOOD IS STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT UNCOVERED AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS CONTINUE TO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072158-16
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,WHICH HAS BROKEN LIDS PART OF THE LIDS ARE MISSING. OBSERVED GROUND WITH RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DUMPSTER AND THROUGHOUTH THE AREA.ALSO OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT CLEANED, EXCESS OIL ON TOP THE LID AND DRIPPING ON GROUND.ALSO OBSERVED 20 OR MORE BURROWS AT NORTH- EAST OF PREMISES ALONG THE OUTSIDE WALLS AND UNDER THE BUSHES.MUST SEAL AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL TRAP BOXES.(ONLY ONE ON PREMISES)INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIDS FOR THE DUMPSTER CONTAINER,CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,CLEAN GROUND.KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072158-16
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE METAL SHELF IN STORAGE AREA, WERE THE DISPASAL ITEMS ARE STORED.
FEB 112010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE BASEBOARD IN THE REAR UTILITY/STORAGE CLOSET. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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