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Failed 7 of 23 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 92025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED A BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 42025FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD. FOUND FRIED CHICKEN WINGS OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO GRILL AT 108.1F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HOT HOLD TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE.MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 13LBS AT $89 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A BIN OF PORK RIBS AT 63.5F-68.0F INSIDE A TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR.MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $195 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING FOR COOKED TCS FOODS. FOUND A BIN OF COOKED BEEF, PORK RIBS, CONTAINERS OF: COLE SLAW, POTATO SALAD, AND GREENS WITH NO DATES STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED A BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA NOT DRAINING. ALSO MENTIONED SINK WITH NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINK AND PROVIDE COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12: OBSERVED TWO DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE THE SANITIZING BASIN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOT WATER WAS WORKING AT THE MENTIONED BASIN.
6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR WHERE THE BUCKETS OF SAUCE ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN NECCESSARY. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON WIPING THE MEAT PREP TABLE WITH A CLOTH AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, USED SAME CLOTH TO WIPE HANDS, AND THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARE A FOOD ORDER. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AFTER NOTIFIED. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 54.0°F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NO TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TWO DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE THE SANITIZING BASIN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOT WATER WAS WORKING AT THE MENTIONED BASIN.
OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR WHERE THE BUCKETS OF SAUCE ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CORNER NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS INACCESSIBLE WITH CART ON WHEELS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CART AND HAVE HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS, TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL, FOODS (BEEF BURGERS, TURKEY LINKS AND PORK RIBS) IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA COLD HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE BACK AREA PREPARATION TABLE, AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WHICH 3 BEEF BURGERS AT 50.2F WORTH $33 AND 2 DIFFERENT CONTAINERS OF TURKEY LINKS (1 CONTATINER OF 1LBS TURKEY LINKS AT 52.8F WORTH $35 AND 2ND CONTAINER OF 30LBS TURKEY LINKS AT 45.6F WORTH $100) AND 35LBS OF PORK RIBS WORTH $200. SAID FOOD ITEMS TOSSED OUT IN THE GARBAGE AND DENATURED. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TABLE AND IN THE BACK FOOD PREP AREA TABLE BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. COS.
OBSERVED VENTS IN THE WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOMS WITH DIRTY LINTY DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES IN BOTH WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOM WITH NO COVERING/SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
VIOLATION #47 NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS REPORT #2583534, DATED 10/17/23. OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN THE BACK AREA REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE USE OF GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. VIOLATION #51 NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS REPORT #2583534, DATED 10/17/23. OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 242023PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
4-201.11: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, CHEST FREEZER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
4-101.19: CHOPPED WOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE. OBSERVED DRIED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.14: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172023FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 RAT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH AS SMALL UTILITY CLOSET, BEHIND GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN REAR STORAGE , IN AND OUTSIDE SMALL CLOSET NEXT TO EXIT DOOR AND NEAR PILES OF CHOPPED WOOD. OBSERVED TEN LARGE FLIES AND TEN SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT, LARGE FLY AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/17/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EMPTY BBQ SAUCE BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND CHOPPED WOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELF IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELF LINER. ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED GROCERY STORE BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, CHEST FREEZER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
OBSERVED WHITE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON SMALL TABLE NEAR SMOKER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE. OBSERVED DRIED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN WOMEN OR MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE IN ALL WASHROOMS AT TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED FOR BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF SMOKER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SMOKER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
APR 182023FAILED14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING OF TCS FOOD CHICKEN IN PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE WAS 118F. ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS SHOULD BE 135F OR ABOVE. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $15. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD TURKEY AT 86.4F AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.8F IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT DISCARDED AT A COST OF $30. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
OBSERVED FISH AND CHICKEN BUTTER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED EXTREMELY DARK SURFACE AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR SMOKER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER AT HOLD HOLDING AREA AND ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT BACTERIA GROWTH. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS, FRONT FOOD SERVICE, PREP, DISH WASHING, REAR STORAGE, AND GRILL AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
JUL 142022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR THE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID OR PROVIDE NEW RECEPTACLE WITH LID.
OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS, FRONT FOOD SERVICE, PREP, DISH WASHING, REAR STORAGE, AND GRILL AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDING UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
JUL 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TORN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXTREMELY DARK SURFACE AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR SMOKER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OSBERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BRICK WALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DIRT AND URINE STAINS. ALL FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND WARPED CEILING TILE ABOVE GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 12021FAILED17 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING OF TCS FOOD (BEEF) IN PREP AREA (123.8). ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS SHOULD BE 135F OR ABOVE. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $12. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD (PORK RIBS) IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 49.4F. APPROXIMATELY 8 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT DISCARDED AT A COST OF $15. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED WITH DISCARDING DATE. ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OSBERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED TO MEASURE COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FLOUR, SUGAR AND OTHER INGREDIENTS IN BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PRERP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TORN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXTREMELY DARK SURFACE AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR SMOKER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER AT HOLD HOLDING AREA AND ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT BACTERIA GROWTH. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OSBERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BRICK WALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DIRT AND URINE STAINS. ALL FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND WARPED CEILING TILE ABOVE GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PAINT, BRUSHES, TILES AND OTHER ITEMS IN ROOM WITH WATER HEATER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 252020FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN PLACE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PER PERSON IN CHARGE SINK WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDSINK IN SAID AREA UNDER CITYS PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
APR 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING LABELS ON BAKED BEANS, COLE SLAW, AND SPAGHETTI STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATES NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL READY TO EAT, REFRIGERATED ITEMS PREPARED AND STORED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
APR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPACKAGE FOODS ON DISPLAY WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS AND NAME, DATE AND INGREDIENT OF PRODUCT.
NOTED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK SEEMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
LIGHTS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE THE DUST.
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2214196 DATE 9-11-18. PA IOO-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
SEP 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SCHEDULE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHEDULE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA DIRTY INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS. CORE
6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT BULB AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA BURNT OUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BULB. CORE
PA IOO-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE
AUG 222017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERD FOR SALE.
AUG 182017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR: MANAGER CUT THE SINK OFF AT THE BOTTOM WATER CONNECTION DUE TO A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE'S PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS AT THE NEAREST HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERD FOR SALE.
NOTED WOOD FOR GRILL STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE WOOD 6' OFF THE FLOOR.
MAY 52017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED PRECOOKED ITEM NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE.
NOTED FILTERS ABOVE THE REAR GRILL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST.
NOTED THE FRONT EXPOSED SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN AND THE REAR EXPOSED SINK WITH A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
OCT 42016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
SEP 272016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND OBSERVED 6 FLIES IN THE REAR OF PREMISES ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZE,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
JAN 72016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR FREEZER TOP IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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