FEB 4
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BUNDOO KHAN.
BEAT. 18/100
2537-2539 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 4, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 12 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11--- OBSERVED TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING WITH TORN EXPOSED INSULATION SURROUNDING THE PIPING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD CONTACT ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH SUCH PIPING AND RESEAL ALL WASTE WATER PIPING TO BE LEAK PROOF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 272025FAILED17 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2025
FAILED
17 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS SUCH AS COOKED VEGETABLES, COOKED LENTILS, COOKED CHICKEN BIRYANI (RICE), COOKED TOMATO BASED SAUCE IN VARIOUS REACH IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS NOT DATE LABELED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES NOTED ON ANY FOODS. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-35-005 CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES WITH ASSORTED R.O.P MEATS IN THE BOX FREEZER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF TIME, DATE, AND PRODUCT. R.O.P MARINATED CHICKEN INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A PREP DATE ONLY AND AN R.O.P LARGE BONE IN STEAK WITH NO LABELING OF ANY KIND HANGING INSIDE A DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER WITH OTHER ASSORTED NON-R.O.P. STEAKS. REVIEWED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING CRITERIA AND HACCP REQUIREMENTS IF HELD LONGER THAN 48 HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING WITH TORN EXPOSED INSULATION SURROUNDING THE PIPING.UNCOVERED WASTE WATER PIPING ABOVE THE SPICE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH SUCH PIPING AND RESEAL ALL WASTE WATER PIPING TO BE LEAK PROOF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SOILED PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SCOOPS AND SPOONS IN VARIOUS CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD INSIDE THE FOODS AND INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS, LADLES, UTENSILS USED FOR FOODS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE FOOD COOLERS.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REMOVE. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTIN ON THE FLOOR AT THE DEEP FRYER STATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED A CEILING VENT IN HALLWAY TO REAR DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED CARDBOARD MOUNTED ON THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.----HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALL MOUNTED CARDBOARD. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED MOPS INVERTED IN THE SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING BASEBOARD COVING/TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON CASES OF FOOD OR IN FOOD PREP/CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE FRONT GRILLS. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2585175 ON 11-14-23 NOT CORRECTED. #40- 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN. #55- OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 142023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-303.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEARING A DANGLING BRACELET WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
OCT 302023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DRYING RACK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEARING A DANGLING BRACELET WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
SEP 192023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 19
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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SEP 122023FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2023
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FRONT COVER OF THE ICE MACHINE AND TWO LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 06/16/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2577460 NOT CORRECTED: #47- OBSERVED STAINED AND DEEPLY SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARDS STORED IN KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #47- OBSERVED SKEWERS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE DISHWASHING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE IN BOTH WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55-OBSERVED FLOORS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP IN KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56- OBSERVED DIM AREAS IN THE LARGE KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 162023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS IN LARGE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES IN SMALL COOLERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12: OBSERVED STAINED AND DEEPLY SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARDS STORED IN KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 4-101.19: OBSERVED SKEWERS STORED ON FLOOR OF DISHWASHING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE IN BOTH WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP IN KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: OBSERVED DIM AREAS IN LARGE KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2577049 DATED 6-9-2023. #58- 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERITFIED FOOD MANGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 92023FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2023
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ANY WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND POST IN ALL WASHROOMS.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO APPLY FOR HACCP PLAN. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. NO HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO APPLY FOR HACCP PLAN. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS IN LARGE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES IN SMALL COOLERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TWO SMALL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE DOOR COOLER IN LARGE PREP KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED UTILITY ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANKS WITH 15 RAT DROPPING INSIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD RAT OUTSIDE OF UTILITY ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD RAT AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE, DEAD RAT REMOVED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DOOR TO UTILITY ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANKS OPEN AND DETERIORATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR WITH SEAL AT BASE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED IN DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL POT AND PAN CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED AND DEEPLY SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARDS STORED IN KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS POTS, PANS AND SKEWERS STORED ON FLOOR OF DISHWASHING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 100PPM CHLORINE. ESTABLISHMENT NOT OPEN AND OPERATING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE IN BOTH WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP IN KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIM AREAS IN LARGE KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567829 DATED 12-01-2022. #58- 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERITFIED FOOD MANGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 12022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNIT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERITFIED FOOD MANGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
NOV 222021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2021
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS AT DISH AREA AND ALL WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED RICE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.3F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. RAW BEEF FOUND AT 45.5F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 44.7F, BEEF KABOBS FOUND AT 44.5F, COOKED BEEF FOUND AT 44.9F, SLICED YELLOW CHEESE FOUND AT 44.4F, WHITE CHEESE FOUND AT 44.1F, HAMBURGER MEAT FOUND AT 44.6F, LIQUID EGG WHITES FOUND AT 45.5F AND HEAVY WHIP CREAM FOUND AT 45.5F. PROPER COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $290.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 45.3F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/27/2021, REPORT #2523263. #39-OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST CORRECT AND ENCASE PIPES. #47-OBSERVED PREP TABLE PLACED NEAR WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST MOVE AWAY FROM WASTE WATER PIPES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. #51-OBSERVED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN REAR DINING ROOM WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE TO 100.0F. #55-OBSERVED MOP EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE BY REAR DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT. #56-OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
JUL 272021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 27
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST CORRECT AND ENCASE PIPES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TO GO BOXES STORED NEXT TO WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT AS WELL AS PREP TABLE PLACED NEAR WASTE WATER PIPES. MUST MOVE AWAY FROM WASTE WATER PIPES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN REAR DINING ROOM WITH A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 81.1F. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE TO 100.0F.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE BY REAR DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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