SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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BEAT. 35/100

4662 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 23, 2022 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
1 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER MUST HAVE A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED ONE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE. MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER; PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD PLASTIC CONTAINER UNDER THE COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS.PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER EAST COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND COOLERS.DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN AND ELEVATED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPAIR REPLACE

DEC 2
2020
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 18
2020
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

MAY 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. EACH ITEM THAT THE REMINDER APPLIES TO MUST BE DISCLOSED WITH AN ASTERISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION # 60

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION # 58 FROM REPORT DATED 7/16/18 REPORT # 2184933 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

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JUL 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE AND SUPPLIES STOCKED AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXPOSED DUCT-WORK AND INSULATION MATERIAL ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE AREA. -

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO MANAGER WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE.

JUL 16
2018
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE AND SUPPLIES STOCKED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

RAW OR UNDER-COOKED ANIMAL FOODS NOT DISCLOSED ON MENU, ALSO NO REMINDER STATEMENT PRINTED. INFORMATION MUST BE PRESENTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED NO PROTECTION (SNEEZE GUARD) AT THE FOOD SERVING COUNTER LINE BY THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE FOOD SERVICE COUNTER. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXPOSED DUCT-WORK AND INSULATION MATERIAL ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO MANAGER WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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