FEB 23
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE ISTANBUL.
BEAT. 18/100
2014 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 23, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 38 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
7 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
115
includes 38 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEM(S) STORED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND IDENTIFY A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE THE 3-COMP SINK AS A HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SINK ONLY TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
APR 222025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
APR 142025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS WITHOUT USING SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES ARE SUING SOAP WHEN WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEE REWASHED HANDS USING SOAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARE RAW CHICKEN AND PROCEED TO MOVE TO OTHER TASKS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECYCLE RECEPTACLE FILLED PAST CAPACITY WITH LID UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LID IS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
APR 122024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A WALK-IN COOLER. MUST KEEP 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE FOOD AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
APR 42024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED MUSSELS STORED IN REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT TAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER SELLING LAST MUSSEL AND DATE SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITH DATE OF LAST ITEM SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED BEANS) NOT PROPERLY DATED AND STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
ACCORDING TO THE MANAGER'S STATEMENT, THE FACILITY SERVES UNDERCOOKED FOOD, SUCH AS STEAKS, WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, OR IDENTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDERS, DISCLOSURE, AND IDENTIFICATION TO ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION WAS ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A WALK-IN COOLER. MUST KEEP 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD STORED OUTSIDE THE FACILITY BY THE BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PEST.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM PIPES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE FOOD AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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FEB 22023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS SUCH AS FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.12 OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS ARE BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WHO WORK AS DISHWASHERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 302023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-205.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY COFFEE POT AND CLEANING SUPPLIES BEING PILED IN SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS SUCH AS FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS ARE BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WHO WORK AS DISHWASHERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570098 DATED 1/23/2023: #25 "OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS STEAKS, WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND IDENTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND IDENTIFICATION TO ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2570098 DATED 1/23/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 232023FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2023
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE IN A WHITE SHIRT PREPARE SALAD WITH BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ONE SALAD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $20 AND HAD STAFF PUT ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED MUSSELS ON THE MENU AND NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER SELLING LAST MUSSEL AND DATE SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITH DATE OF LAST ITEM SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING CHLORINE IN CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS STEAKS, WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND IDENTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND IDENTIFICATION TO ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS SUCH AS FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS ARE BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WHO WORK AS DISHWASHERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2559875 DATED 6/24/2022: #58 "OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2559875 DATED 6/24/2022 POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 242022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE MEAT, RICE AND OTHER TCS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JUN 172022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE MEAT, RICE AND OTHER TCS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MUSTAFA GULER, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 1 HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS EATING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES EAT OUTSIDE PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH HAND SANITIZER AND NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING THE INPSECTION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE ALL DISHES UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
AUG 102021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILING TILES DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HOOD FILLED WITH OIL. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 32021FAILED12 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2021
FAILED
12 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT LETTUCE MIXTURE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PLATING FOR GUEST AT HOTLINE.FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR FILLED WITH TOOLS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HANDWASHING SINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPERATION AREA AND BAR.ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM/FOOD PREP & BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
FOUND MEAT GRINDER FILLED WITH RESIDUE OF RAW MEAT STORED ON SHELF LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED, READY TO EAT BREAD AND A GALLON OF MILK STORED IN SAID GRINDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE READY TO EAT ITEMS AND TO NEVER STORE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE RAW MEAT GRINDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATES ON ANY READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(VARIETY OF SAUCES, COLESLAW ETC.) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WAS LAST SERVICED BY BEST CONTROL IN 2019. FOUND NO PROOF OF SERVICE WITHIN THE YEAR. EVERY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON ITS PREMISES CONTAINING A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 20 - 30 SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HOOD FILLED WITH OIL. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILING TILES DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHIICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGERS.
SEP 152020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF...0 INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS EATING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, OPEN TEA CUPS PLACED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES EAT OUTSIDE PREP AREA.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED 5 EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING FACE MASK COVERING. MUST HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR FACE MASK COVERINGS.CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
JAN 272020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE BAFFLE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, AND RICE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF DRIED FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OR ABOVE OFF OF THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND BUSINESS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING HANDLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND BUSINESS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. COS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING HANDLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND BUSINESS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 112018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE(FIFO).
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
OCT 232018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 23
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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