BUFFET CITY.
7010 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 31 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 152026PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CADINETS UNDER STEAM TABLES. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS (ROACHES) AND DEBRIS.
Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHT OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN THE POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM. KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
APR 72026FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA: 3LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 44.7F, 5LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 54.5F AND 8LBS OF RAW PORK STEAK AT 48.7F AND AT THE SELF SERVE COLD STATION: 6LBS OF RAW STEAK AT 50.5F, 5LBS OF RAW PORK STEAK AT 51.4F AND 3LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 45.8F. NOTED TCS FOOD WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL WEIGHT 30LBS AT $365. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
OBSERVED THE THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F, SAID COOLER HOLDS TCS FOODS AS NOTED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANGAER NOT TO USE. COOLER HELD/ TAGGED FOR INSPECTION UNTIL IT MAINTAIN THE PROPER INTERNAL TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
OBSERVED FROZEN CRABS THAWING OUT ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE MUST PROPERLY THAW FOOD ITEMS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CADINETS UNDER STEAM TABLES. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS (ROACHES) AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ACCESS TO FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHT OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN THE POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM.
NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
SEP 42025PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP AREA COOLER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-602.13 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK AT THE GRILL AREA COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
6-501.14 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED OVERHEAD VENTS THORUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 252025FAILED15 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 ICE MACHINES LOCATED NEAR THE DISHWASH AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE WITH ICE CUBES STORED UNDERNEATH IN ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USAGE.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP AREA COOLER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR WAREWASHING MACHINE. OBSERVED BROKEN/INOPERABLE WAREWASHING UNIT TEMPERATURE MEASURING GAUGES (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FAUCETS OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN, DISHWASH AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND HANDLES TO WALK-IN COOLER UNITS SOILED WITH DIRT/DEBRIS AND/OR AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK AT THE GRILL AREA COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING/BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, GREASE AND DEBRIS IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED OVERHEAD VENTS THORUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 112024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11: CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT REACH IN COOLER LOCATED BEHIND WOK LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
4-601.11(C): ALL ROLLING CARTS INCLUDING WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND ENTIRE WOK LINE AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS ARE NOT CLEAN; NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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SEP 42024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT REACH IN COOLER LOCATED BEHIND WOK LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALL WAREWASHING UNIT TEMPERATURE GAUGES (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) ARE IN DISREPAIR AND INOPERABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GAUGES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ALL ROLLING CARTS INCLUDING WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND ENTIRE WOK LINE AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS ARE NOT CLEAN; NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
MAY 132024PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD WITH COMMON NAME OF STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
3-307.11: OBSERVED CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
3-304.12: OBSERVED IN-USE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER NEXT TO CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP FROM WATER AND STORE ON DRY, CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
4-904.11: OBSERVED CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE UTENSILS STORED WITH LIP-CONTACT SURFACES FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS FOR SELF-SERVICE SO THAT LIP-CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.15: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN AREA RUSTED AND DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED FAUCETS OF ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.17: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES (WOMEN) LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
APR 22024PASSED12 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD WITH COMMON NAME OF STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IN-USE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER NEXT TO CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP FROM WATER AND STORE ON DRY, CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE UTENSILS STORED WITH LIP-CONTACT SURFACES FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS FOR SELF-SERVICE SO THAT LIP-CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO COVER NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT GRILL AREA AND KITCHEN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP FROM NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS BLADE COVERS FOR KNIVES IN THE SUSHI PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD AND USE MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FOR BLADE COVERS.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN AREA RUSTED AND DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED FAUCETS OF ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES (MEN AND WOMEN) LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MAR 262024FAILED19 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT GRILL AREA MISSING HAND CLEANSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND CLEANSER FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF WITH CONCENTRATION OF 0.0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION FOR AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PREMISES WILL USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SOILED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH: BLADE ON SLICER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN KITCHEN AREA, GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME ON FRONT GRILL SERVICE AREA, AND EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND RUST AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 109.0F AT HOT HOLDING SELF-SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOOD ITEMS FOR HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING: SUSHI RANGING FROM 51.7F TO 54.4F AT SUSHI SELF-SERVICE LINE, RAW CHICKEN AT 54.0F AT THE FRONT GRILL LINE, GARLIC IN OIL AT 70.2F AT KITCHEN GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD. APPROX 30LBS $200 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION (#21).
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD WITH COMMON NAME OF STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN GREASE TRAYS AT KITCHEN AREA GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IN-USE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER NEXT TO CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP FROM WATER AND STORE ON DRY, CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE UTENSILS STORED WITH LIP-CONTACT SURFACES FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS FOR SELF-SERVICE SO THAT LIP-CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS BLADE COVERS FOR KNIVES IN THE SUSHI PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD AND USE MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FOR BLADE COVERS.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN AREA RUSTED AND DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO COVER NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT GRILL AREA AND KITCHEN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP FROM NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED FAUCETS OF ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET LEVER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR AND LOOSE. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND SLOW-DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES (MEN AND WOMEN) LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NOV 132023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-305.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
NOV 62023FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, FISH, SEAFOOD, SOUPS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.1F AND 5 LBS OF EGG ROLLS AT 50.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 15LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2568695 ON 12/19/22 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 10-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA AND REAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. 49-OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 55-OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 192022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA AND REAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
DEC 122022FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKING COFFEE AND WATER FROM OPEN CUP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID DRINKING CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA AND REAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND IN POOR REPAIR, DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FISH IMPROPERLY THAWING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER RECRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND AQUAFINA COOLER, CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN STIR FRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #255908 ON 5-17-22: 35-OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. 41-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.55-OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. -OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAY 172022PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED COOKED FISH (114.6F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AND $10 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP (63.1F) RAW EGGS (56.1F) AND RAW PORK (55.1F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARAITON, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
JUN 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (STUFFED SHRIMP, (LOADED COOKED)BAKED POTATOES, OYSTERS, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT ARE RAW AND/OR UNDER COOKED AND SERVE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND THE LARGE CONTAINERS USED FOR INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
JUN 112019FAILED19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE THE FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRAB MEAT (46.6F-47.1F), FISH (51.1F), BOILED EGGS REMOVED FROM SHELL (48.2F), BAKED POTATOES (47.4F), CALAMARI (46.2F), COTTAGE CHEESE (48.2F), CRAB RAGOON (46.0F) AND OYSTERS (48.8F). A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 30LBS. VALUED AT $300 WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY PIC. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (STUFFED SHRIMP, (LOADED COOKED)BAKED POTATOES, OYSTERS, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT ARE RAW AND/OR UNDER COOKED AND SERVE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND THE REAR WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER (AMBIENT TEMP OF 48.2F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL FIXED AND REINSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND THE LARGE CONTAINERS USED FOR INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOUND 10 LIVE ROACHES (SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, 15 ON THE WALLS AND IN THE BROKEN TILES ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR (BY THE DISH MACHINE), 10 UNDER/AROUND THE HOT WATER TANKS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 2 IN THE FRONT HABACHI PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE ROACHES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING THE ROACHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
RUSTY RACKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS OR REPLACE THEM.
LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE GREASE CONTAINER STORED OUTSIDE WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED
FOUND THE FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
TILED COVING AND FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOORS. MAINTAIN SAME.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE.
MAR 82018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
GRAFFITI ON WALLS AND DOOR IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE GRAFFITI AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND DOOR CLEAN.
MAR 12018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS IN SUSHI AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DINING BOOTHS AND CABINETS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDERNEATH EXCESSIVELY LEAKING INTO BUCKET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, FREE OF ANY LEAKS AND PROPERLY DRAINING. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
LARGE CUTTING BOARD ACROSS FROM COOKING LINE IN REAR, WORN BEYOND REPAIR, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. ICE MACHINE SLIDING DOOR PANELS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED PANELS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AT ATTACHED PIPING AT WOK STATION IN REAR.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ALL FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP PANS THROUGH OUT, TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AT STIR FRY PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF WOK STATION IN REAR MAIN COOKING AREA, CAN OPENER AND HOLDER IN REAR, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GRAFFITI ON WALLS AND DOOR IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE GRAFFITI AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND DOOR CLEAN.
MISSING SPLASHGUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED ADJACENT TO PREP TABLES. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SPLASHGUARDS.
SEP 122017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE SEAFOOD FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED (EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM SAME.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, UNDER CABINETS. STORAGE TABLE IN FRESH GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT FREEZER(ICE CREAM) AND REAR SLICER.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER DRY/MOP. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR HEATER ROOM, AND SYRUP (BAG IN BOX) STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 1ST. COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
AUG 292017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE SEAFOOD FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP), INSTRUCTED REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM SAME.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, UNDER CABINETS, STORAGE TABLE IN FRESH GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT FREEZER(ICECREAM). CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER DRY/MOP.ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR HEATER ROOM, AND SYRUP(BAG IN BOX)STORAGE ROOM.
OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUN 32016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WHEN WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, HOOD VENTILATION, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND ALL DRINK DISPENSORS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE BUILD UP. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTS SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 212015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT BUFFET AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
SEP 282015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP. FROM INSP.# 1516348 DATE 7/07/2015.
JUL 162015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.
JUL 72015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES, AND 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTIVE AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER REAR PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, COOLERS, AND COOLER RUNNER'S.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ DRY MOP.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, PREMISES HAS PAID RECEIPT FROM SERV-SAFE FOOD HANDLERS DATE 7,1/2015 COMFIRMATION #3351379.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FROM REPORT 1532716 DATE 4/8/15.
JUN 112015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN LOWER CABINET IN THE REAR GRILL COLD HOLDING CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.
OBSERVED LOWER CABINETS NOT CLEAN AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 152015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 82015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE TWO LARGE ICE MACHINES WITH PINK AND BROWN SLIME ON THE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRESH GRILL COLD HOLDING UNIT CABINET, AND ROOF ROOM IN SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, HAVE PEST CONTROL OUT FOR SREVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK FOR THE RICE IN REAR STORAGE, NEXT TO FRYER PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT STORAGE CABINETS UNDER HOT/COLD HOLDING UNITS, REAR STORAGE RACK FOR THE #10 CANS, INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, SLICERS, AND #10 CAN OPENER.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER THRU OUT THE PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO REMOVE ALL DUST ABOVE EXIT /ENTRANCE DOOR TO KITCHEN.
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT POT SINK USING CAP TOPS,AND AT SAME SINK THE 1ST NOZZEL LEAKING AT BASE OF FACUET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE. REAR DISH WASHING AREA HANDSINK LEAKING AT THE P-TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO 2 COMP. PREP SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE AT THE 2ND COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER ALL COLD/HOT FOOD STORAGE CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING IN THESE UNITS.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION.
JUN 252014PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
VIOLATION CORRECTED PREMISES HAS PEST CONTROL OUT ON THE 18TH, AND 24TH THE PEST CONTROL WILL MONITOR WEEKLY.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AT GRILL AREA , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
VIOLATION CORRECTED
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
OBSERVED STANIDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA, DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.
VIOLATION CORRECTED
VIOLATION CORRECTED
VIOLATION CORRECTED
VIOLATION CORRECTED
JUN 172014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER COLD HOLDING IN POOR REPAIR, NEED TO REMOVE/OR REPLACE. RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER CHAR GRILL AREA NEED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FAN GUARD COVER REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN INTERIOROF ALL COOLERS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES,#10 CAN OPENER, SLICER, ALSO DEFROST BOX FREEZER. ALSO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM INSIDE CABINETS.
CLEAN HOODS, FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION FROM REPORT 1307486 DATE 9/3/2014.
STANDING WATER OBSERVED IN SUSHI, REAR PREP, AND DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
NEED TO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS, OBSERVED SOMETHING INSIDE SHIELDS.
THE WEST WALL IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM PEELING PAINT NEED TO REPAIR. FROM REPORT 1307486 DATE 6/3/2014.
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR EMPLOYEES NOT SELF CLOSING, NEED TO ADD DOOR CHECK MAKE SELF CLOSING.
OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK LEAKING AT NOZZLE AND EMPLOYEES RESTROOM HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: HOOD, FILTERS, THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOORS IN THE WALKIN FREEZERS.
THE WEST WALL IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM HAS SOME PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT ALL THE WALLS IN THERE.
THE FAUCET AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYS WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE WATER IS ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →