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1746 W ADDISON ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 22 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-201.11 NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LIDS AT THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
5-205.15 NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
APR 292021FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ASSORTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. (COOKED STEW, SOUP, LAMB, GYROS ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A).
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE REAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE COOKING STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LIDS AT THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON THE GROUND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS, FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA, MISSING AND STAINED TILES AT THE PREP AND DINING ROOM AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
JUL 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS STORED DIRECTLY OVER COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS. GROUND LAMB STORED ABOVE FRESH RAW VEGETABLES, RAW CALAMARI STORED ABOVE CUT, PREPARED READY TO EAT LETTUCE FOR SALADS, RAW CHICKEN KABOBS STORED OVER COOKED LAMB STEW, RAW LAMB KABOBS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF AND OVER LETTUCE AND SLICED PREPARED READY TO EAT CUCUMBER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW AND PREPARED FOODS SEPARATELY AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER: APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS HOME MADE YOGURT AT 47.7F, 10 LBS COOKED LAMB AT 44.6F, 10 LBS COOKED VEGETABLES AT 45.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED OR ANY LABEL. COOKED LAMB STEW, COOKED GYRO MEAT, COOKED LAMB, HOMEMADE YOGURT, COOKED VEGETABLES. APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MAKING YOGURT ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO C.D.P.H. FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL OF YOGURT MAKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 44.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS HOMEMADE YOGURT AT 47.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FRONT KITCHEN DOOR PROPPED OPEN AND REAR SCREENED DOOR WITHOUT A SCREEN AND LARGE OPENING TO OUTDOORS. MUST KEEP FRONT KITCHEN DOOR CLOSED OR PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR AND MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR THE REAR KITCHEN SCREENED DOOR.
DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-202.11 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 302019FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. COOK OBSERVED CUTTING FRESH TOMATOES TO BE USED FOR SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE PREPARING/DICING FRESH READY TO EAT TOMATOES. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IN SEVERAL COOLERS RAW MEATS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE OR ON TOP OF FRESH VEGETABLES OR READY TO EAT FOODS. ON COOKS LINE COOLER OBSERVED RAW, KABOBS STORED DIRECTLY OVER CUT, FRESH PEPPERS, FRESH MUSHROOMS AND COOKED LAMB. IN A REAR COOLER OBSERVED A CASE OF RAW LAMB STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF SEVERAL LOOSELY COVERED CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT YOGURT. IN ANOTHER COOLER OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CUT RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF FRESH SPINACH AND CASES OF FRESH LETTUCE. ALL FOODS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND CASHIER STATION, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPING, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE AND PROVIDE TRAPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS FOR THE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR AUTOMATIC DISPENSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
HANGING SOAP DISPENSER AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD ACCUMULATION AND GREASE: ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, FLOOR STAND MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MISSING/BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER AT THE DISH AREA, ON THE COOKS LINE AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THE FLOOR STAND MIXER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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APR 32018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AND COOLERS,INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
BROKEN HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP,DELIMER. CHAIRS IN DINING AREA HAS SOILED UPHOLSTERY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CARPET AT FRONT DINING AREA AND HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN IS SOILED AND SEAMS ARE BROKEN.CLEAN AND REPLACE/REPLACE SAID CARPET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
: WALL IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESS GRIMES,SPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH ROOM,CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT BULBS BY THE DISH ROOM/KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED,DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,SOME OF PIPE REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC BAGS,REMOVE/REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
MAR 282018FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND MINERAL INSIDE THE TOP PART OF WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE IS MADE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:KITCHEN OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER FLAT AND CHARCOAL GRILL, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS,ON TOP SHELVES BY FOOD AND BY THE MULTI USED UTENSILS.OVER 30 DROPPINGS UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON FLOOR,AND ALONG WALLS.REAR DINING ROOM 6 DROPPINGS AT NORTH-EAST CORNER, 5 FRONT DINNING ROOM ALONG WALL BEHIND THE SPEAKER. THIRTY OR MORE IN STORAGE AREA BEHIND AND UNDER COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED.CONTACRT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-22-17,REPORT#2050814 #34- FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE #35-FOUND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE #38-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED TODAY:MARRCH 26,2018 SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
FOUND FOOD STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AND COOLERS,INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
BROKEN HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE.FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH EXCESS UNKNOWN GREASE,GRIMED MATERIALS,UNABLE TO CLEAN.REPLACE FAUCET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP,DELIMER. CHAIRS IN DINING AREA HAS SOILED UPHOLSTERY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CARPET AT FRONT DINING AREA AND HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN IS SOILED AND SEAMS ARE BROKEN.CLEAN AND REPLACE/REPLACE SAID CARPET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
WALL IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESS GRIMES,SPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH ROOM,CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT BULBS BY THE DISH ROOM/KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED,DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,SOME OF PIPE REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC BAGS,REMOVE/REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
MAR 262018FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DISPENSE TOO MUCH SANITIZER SOLUTION AT FINAL RINSE(OVER 200ppm,TEST STRIP COMPLETELY BLACK IN COLOR). SANITIZER SOLUTION AT FINAL RINSE MUST BE 100ppm. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND MINERAL INSIDE THE TOP PART OF WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE IS MADE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:KITCHEN OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER FLAT AND CHARCOAL GRILL, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS,ON TOP SHELVES BY FOOD AND BY THE MULTI USED UTENSILS.OVER 30 DROPPINGS UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON FLOOR,AND ALONG WALLS.REAR DINING ROOM 6 DROPPINGS AT NORTH-EAST CORNER, 5 FRONT DINNING ROOM ALONG WALL BEHIND THE SPEAKER. THIRTY OR MORE IN STORAGE AREA BEHIND AND UNDER COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED.CONTACRT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SIDE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD:MEAT,COOKED VEGETABLE MILK PRODUCTS ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-22-17,REPORT#2050814 #34- FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE #35-FOUND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE #38-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED TODAY:MARRCH 26,2018 SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
FOUND FOOD STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AND COOLERS,INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
BROKEN HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE.FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH EXCESS UNKNOWN GREASE,GRIMED MATERIALS,UNABLE TO CLEAN.REPLACE FAUCET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP,DELIMER. CHAIRS IN DINING AREA HAS SOILED UPHOLSTERY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CARPET AT FRONT DINING AREA AND HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN IS SOILED AND SEAMS ARE BROKEN.CLEAN AND REPLACE/REPLACE SAID CARPET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
WALL IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESS GRIMES,SPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH ROOM,CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT BULBS BY THE DISH ROOM/KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED,DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS.
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,SOME OF PIPE REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC BAGS,REMOVE/REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
MAY 222017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 152017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 272016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED MEAT CHEST FRREZER DOOR RIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DOORS AT THE 4DOOR COOLER AND 2DOOR COOLER LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 82016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE FOOD PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD STORE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS. OBSERVED TINT FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 292015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1474055 DATED ON 06/25/14 NOT CORRECTED-#32 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER DOORS, #33 OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTER ON THE FRONT AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP COOLER SHELVES NEXT TO THE HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, #35 OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR MEATS/FOOD IN FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MOP SINK INTERIOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE MOP SINK.
JUN 252014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR.
OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTER ON THE FRONT AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP COOLER SHELVES NEXT TO THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING OR COOKING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 52013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATER. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND STOVE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP STORE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 112011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:48F TO 51.9F.THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMPERATURE OF 48F TO R 50F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT:CHICKEN, HOME MADE YOGURT ETC.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000071684-10
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER:COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 58.7F TO 64.2F;HOME MADE YOGURT AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.9F; COOKED EGGPLANT AT TEMP OF 51.7F; VINE LEAFS FILLED WITH RICE AND MEAT AT TEMP OF 56.9F. RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48 F.ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 25 VALUE $75.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO71684-10
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. UTENSILS(FORKS, KNIFE ETC)USED BY THE CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED,STORED ON TOP THE DINING TABLES. ONCE A FOOD CAN IS OPENED FOOD MUST BE REMOVED TO A FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID.LABEL AND DATE FOOD PRODUCTS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE FOOD BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER TO STORE FOOD.DO NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR ABOVE PREP TABLE BIHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, DO NOT STORE KNIFE BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
DEC 22010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE,DISPOSAL FOOD CONTAINERS IN GARAGE AREA OF THE BUSINESS' OWNER PROPERTY,WHICH HAS DIFFERENT ADDRESS (1744 W.ADDISON),FROM BUSINESS.INSTRUCTED IF GARAGE IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ,MUST REMOVE CAR,MOTORCYCLE AND ALL OTHER NON-FOOD ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE WALLS AND CEILING TO FRAME.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.
NOV 242010PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #462357 DATED 11.18.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOALTIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #462357 DATED 11.18.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #462357 DATED 11.18.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #462357 DATED 11.18.10.
NOV 182010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED FOOD UNCOVERED STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AND IN COOLER STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER.MUST COVER ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70705-12
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN FOOD STORAGE/GARAGE AND IN DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,AND SANITIZE AREA.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:ROLLED-UP DOOR IN FOOD STORAGE/GARAGE A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1".MUST RODENT PROOF ROLLED-UP DOOR.MUST COMPLETELY ENCLOSE WALLS OF TEMPORARY PATIO.(OBSERVED 30 OR MORE DROPPINGS).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO70705-12
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE,CHEST FREEZERS,COOLER AND DISPOSAL FOOD CONTAINERS IN GARAGE AREA OF THE BUSINESS' OWNER PROPERTY,WHICH HAS DIFFERENT ADDRESS (1744 W.ADDISON),FROM BUSINESS.INSTRUCTED IF GARAGE IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ,MUST REMOVE CAR,MOTORCYCLE AND ALL OTHER NON-FOOD ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE WALLS AND CEILING TO FRAME.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.
JAN 142010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)HOOOO57397-15.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
JAN 72010FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND A 10 POUNDS CONE OF GYRO MEAT STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AT TEMPERATURE OF 51.7F AND 61.3F.COLD FOOD PRODUCT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP. OF 40F AND BELOW, ALSO MUST KEEP A TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG. INFORMATION GIVEN.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO57391-18.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 10, VALUE $35.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS.EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT HAD COOKED FOOD ON TOP OF IT(COOKED EGGPLANTS TO COOL);EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT WAS CONSTANTLY USED BY THE COOK TO WASH FOOD(PIECE OF SALMON), KNIFE AND OTHER UTENSILS ,ALSO TO STORE IN IT UTENSILS AND OTHER ITEMS.EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE USED ONLY BFOR HAND-WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO57391-18
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED, FROM 8-5-09.(#32) REAR SCREENDOOR MUST BE INSTALLED PROPERLY. (#34) ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. (#35) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN FOOD PREP AREA. (#38)MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT HANDSIDE).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO57392-10
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. NEED TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORED IN FREEZER AND COOLERS, OR PROVIDE FOOD BAGS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NEED TO CLEAN PIPE UNDER THE HOOD, ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), CLEAN SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA (GRIMES BUILD-UP),CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEERS (ENCRUSTED BLOOD, AND ICE BUILD-UP).CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA, ORGANIZE IT ,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN ALL LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILD-UP, AND UNKNOWN ARTICLES).
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