BRAZILIAN BOWL FRESH GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

3200 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

18 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Aug 2024.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

106

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 29

2024

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--OBSERVED APPROX:1/2" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

AUG 6

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REAR 1-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 53.1,CREAM CHEESE AT 51.9F,MILK AT 51.2F,BEANS AT 56.7F,MUSHROOM SAUCE AT 62.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 48#'S OF FOOD WORTH $400.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE REAR 1-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEANS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX:1/2" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

OCT 26

2023

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 6

2023

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 4 COCONUT MILK AND 3 GALLONS OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM ($54). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Facility Condition

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT IN PAPER MENUS OR ON BOARD SCREEN. THE MANAGER STATED STEAK COULD BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT SUCH AS UNUSED CHAIRS, SEVERAL PIECES OF FOOD AND UNUSED FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO DECLUTTER BASEMENT.

AUG 31

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, RICE, BEANS, SUGAR ETC)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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JUL 27

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

JUL 20

2021

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 160.3F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BEEF AND PACKAGES OF SAUSAGES BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE AND WORKING LIGHTING ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

FEB 6

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE AND REACH UNDER COOLER IS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT IN USE.MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THAT PERSON IN CHARGE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JAN 14

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE AND REACH UNDER COOLER IS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT IN USE.MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THAT PERSON IN CHARGE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JAN 7

2020

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE WITHOUT MASK FOR AIRWAY PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR SERVING UNDER COOKED AND COOK TO ORDER FOODS (BURGER, RIB-EYE STEAK ) .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE AND REACH UNDER COOLER IS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT IN USE.MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FEB 6

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED ONIONS, SLICED BEEF, SLICED VEGETABLES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BEEF & RIBEYE STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN BACK PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED A POTS TO BIG TO SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID LARGE POTS OR REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAS LARGER COMPARTMENTS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL POTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED AND MAINTAINED FOR SERVICE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING AND VENTS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. NOTED A BUILD UP OF DUST IN DISH ROOM AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER PEELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BEHIND GRILL, & ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN WOMENS RESTROOM . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

JAN 28

2019

FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE (1:15 PM)WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:31 PM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE WHERE WATER IS DISPENSED.ICE IS USED FO HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED RODENT BAIT ON BASEMENT STAIRS LEADING TO KITCHEN PREP AREA. BAIT MUST BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED, TAMPER RESISTANT BAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OR REMOVE BAIT. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-015.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE FOLOWING EQUIPMENTS: ALL FREEZERS, REACH IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN BACK PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PANS UNDER PREP TABLES. IFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED AND MAINTED FOR SERVICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING AND VENTS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. NOTED A BUILD UP OF DUST IN DISHROOM AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER PEELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BEHING GRILL, & ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTIN.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN WOMENS RESTROOM . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITION MANAGERS.

MAR 28

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BEHIND A PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH PEELING MATERIAL DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED REPAIR WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS ON UPPER WALL IN KITCHEN NEAR THE 2 DOOR FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REPLACED AND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD SAME AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN PREPA AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STOCK ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A 4 DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT AT COOKLINE AMBIENT AIR 50.0F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THIS TIME. THE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENTS MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN PREPA AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OCT 27

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

PREPACKAGED FOODS (PASTRIES) AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ALSO,SOME FILTERS ARE MISSING FROM KITCHEN HOOD,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BULBS ON NORTH WALL OF REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ARE NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION LINE FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AT FAUCET OF FRONT PREP AREA PREP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STOCK ITEMS STORED IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 20

2016

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4"INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

PREPACKAGED FOODS (PASTRIES) AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BULBS ON NORTH WALL OF REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ARE NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION LINE FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AT FAUCET OF FRONT PREP AREA PREP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 7

2016

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 17

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE,AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 47.3F.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MOP SINK IN BASEMENT NOT PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER AND UNUSED PIECES OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS AT REAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN

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