SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1200 S LAKE SHORE DR · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 30, 2023 · passed

12 of 23 inspections passed, 5 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
12 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 30
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE BURGER FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SERVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 POUND YOGURT PARFAIT, 1 POUND WATERMELON, 6 POUNDS FRUIT CUPS, AND 3 POUNDS DIRT CUPS ($114.04). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARD FROM FLOOR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

SEP 20
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

SEP 13
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT IS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR (SOUNDING) AND ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD HAND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

AUG 5
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

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DEC 17
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER ON GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

JUN 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS 12 QUARTS OF MILK AT 46 DEGREES F INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA (ACTION STATION). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED MILK OUT OF TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZED ICE USED A EXTERIOR COOLANT FOR FOOD CONSUMPTION; MILK, CREAM AND HALF & HALF STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE FOOD HANDLER UTILIZED ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREP KITCHEN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CONTAMINATION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN DISREPAIR AT MOP SINK (LEAKING) AND NO BACK FLOW FOR HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET. FACILITY MUST REPAIR, OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT UNDER HOOD IN DISREPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HAND WASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND ALL 3 HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHEN WITH SCALDING 140F WATER TEMPERATURE. NO NOBS TO FAUCETS TO MIX HOT AND COLD, JUST A SENSOR TO TURN THE FAUCET ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER TO ENCOURAGE STAFF TO WASH HANDS AS NEEDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

NOV 20
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Observed previous minor violation #18 not corrected from report # 2104547, dated 11/13/17. Observed over 100 droppings in dry storage rooms in hallway, under display coolers in front prep, under hot holding unit in front prep areas, along edges of ice chest freezer in front dining room area, and in management offices, etc. Instructed must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Operator had all areas cleaned and sanitized during inspection. All dropping removed. Critical violation 7-42-090.

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

Observed damaged insulation foam between floors and walls in dry storage room AQ112E. Observed space between floor and bottom of walk in # LL12426 (just outside of rear kitchen door). Observed large spaces along floor behind CO2 storage space (on both sides where floor meets walls). Observed hole when floor meets wall on the interior of beverage storage room. Must seal all holes to make smooth and easily cleanable and prevent pest entry. Must maintain all. Observed excessive debris on floor of garbage room. Must clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same. Found excessive debris and dust build up on floors of chef's offices, management offices and safe room office. Must detail clean and sanitize floors.

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

Found excessive clutter along floor of safe room and management offices. Must detail clean carpet, organize clutter to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

NOV 13
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed mouse droppings in the following areas: (approximately) 10-20 in front prep area around pizza ovens, along walls; 20 in rear facilities closet; 20 on bottom shelf of dry storage shelves in rear of kitchen; and 20-30 on floors along wall of rear prep area. Must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Must eliminate pest problem. Serious issue 7-38-020. Observed 2-5 inch gap along bottom of garage door in dock area. Must close gap to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

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

Observed excessive dirt and grease build up on insides of 2 pizza oven. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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

Observed pizza oven not in use in front prep area. Must remove to prevent pest harborage.

MAR 31
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 24
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES, 25 IN THE JANITOR'S CLOSET, 50 IN THE OFFICE NEXT TO THE JANITOR'S CLOSET, 15 AROUND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR THAT IS USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND 30 BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL THE OPENINGS AT THE TOP OF THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. -MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JAN 18
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER (REMOVE FOOD/DIRT), THE FILTER ON THE ICE MACHINE AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL THE OPENINGS AT THE TOP OF THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. -MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JUN 20
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CONDENSATION DRIPPING NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSUALTE COOLING LINES.

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

GASKETS NOT CLEAN BETWEEN FOLD AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRONT PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING HAIR BEATD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MAY 18
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

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

OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER THRESHOLD FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR AND POOLING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR TILES TO ELIMINATE THE POOLING WATER.

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS AND INSIDE OF THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE LIGHTING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

MAR 14
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND 3 SEPARATE HANDSINKS IN FRONT PREP LINE WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. PLUMBER ARRIVED AND CORRECTED SINKS. HOT WATER NOW AVAILABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

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

CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN IN NEED OF REPLACING. WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. SODA DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINBTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST INSTALL

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

HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NEEDED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINBTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT ALL STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 24
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING WALLS IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM.

DEC 4
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND WALK IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN.

APR 17
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 15 POUNDS OF COOKED BEANS AT 51.2F AND 10 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF AT 50.3F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL FOOD BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLER. DISPOSED OF 25 POUNDS OF FOOD. MONETARY VALUE ABOUT $30.00.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND DEEP FRYER AREAS NOT CLEAN.

AUG 22
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. WALK IN COOLER #1 DOOR SEAL DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SEAL.

AUG 15
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/22/11).

MINORSanitation
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. WALK IN COOLER #1 DOOR SEAL DAMAGED AND PIZZA COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS DOOR SEALS/GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PIZZA STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER TRY LINE IN DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOMA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

SEP 27
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Correct By: Friday, December 17, 2010 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors drains not clean at rear kirtchen areas.

SEP 17
2010
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found fruit fly activity at rear kitchen areas by rear door.(observed about 30 fruit flies) serious violation. citation issued.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found containers not stored properly on shelving units.(must store inverted)

MINORSanitation
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 drains not clean at rear kirtchen areas.

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