Chicago
36
BEAT

Cafe Rosa

5842 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 · Garfield Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
36/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-19
Pass Rate
52%
8 failures
Score
36/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-09-19)
Failed 8 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 15 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 55×
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Plumbing & Waste critical 15×
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Documentation & Training critical 13×
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Other critical 10×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-09-19 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

WALK IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED/NON WORKING ITEMS IN REAR (OLD BEER COOLER, UTILITY SINK, ETC. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN AND UNEVEN FLOORING INBETWEEN BAR AND SERVICE COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

2025-07-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-06-27 Fail Complaint
3
serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR, HANDLES OF PREP HANDWASH SINK, AND ALL FANS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR CLEAN, GREASE CONTAINER LID OPENED, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED ON CONTAINER AND GREASE WITH LIQUID WASTE NOTED ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA CLEAN & DRY IN ADDITION TO CONTAINERS C...

2024-06-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPE AT BOTTOM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA AND THE REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY MANAGER WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2024-06-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITIATION MANAGER TRAINING.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BAR AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW IN ICE BIN. (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPE AT BOTTOM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA AND THE REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY MANAGER WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2023-10-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, OR SERVED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

2023-10-18 Fail Short Form Complaint
1
minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/8/23 REPORT 2576992 NOT CORRECTED: 52 5-403.12: **C** Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO...

2023-06-08 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE REACH-IN FREEEZER IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2023-05-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2023-05-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT AL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING INTO BUCKET INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550193 ON 2-24-23:51-NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.53-OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO NOT BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OB...

2022-02-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR SIDES/INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS; LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF STOVE, INTERIOR WELLS OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, EXTERIOR OF ALL TRASH CONTAINERS, AND ST...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO NOT BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK IN COOLERS AND IN UTILITY ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND SPILLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUTLETS THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO NOT BE COVERED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE COVER ALL OUTLETS AND MAKE EASY CLEANABLE

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND RETAIN CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE

2022-02-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR PREP AREA TO HAVE PIPE DISCONNECTED AND BE INOPERABLE AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM HOT WATER SHUT OFF VALVE AT WATER HOSE CONNECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DISHES BEING MANUALLY WASHED WITH NO SANITIZING SOLUTION SET UP FOR PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SET UP SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR MANUAL DISH WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE TO NOT BE LABELED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN AND AROUND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SANITIZING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED KNIVES AND UTENSILS STORED BEHIND SINK AGAINST WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR SIDES/INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS; LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF STOVE, INTERIOR WELLS OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, EXTERIOR OF ALL TRASH CONTAINERS, AND ST...

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN REAR MOP STORAGE ROOM TO NOT BE CONNECTED AT THE LOWER PIPE CONNECTION LEADING TO FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO NOT BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUTLETS THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO NOT BE COVERED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE COVER ALL OUTLETS AND MAKE EASY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK IN COOLERS AND IN UTILITY ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND SPILLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND RETAIN CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE.

minor Documentation & Training

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING DINE-IN CUSTOMERS VACCINATION STATUS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SIGNAGE FOR COVID-19.

2019-08-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT COVERED. INSTD TO HAVE COVERED AND MAINTAIN

2019-08-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL NOTED SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. HEAVY LEAKS AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET(WRAPPED IN TOWEL) AND PIPE LEA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT COVERED. INSTD TO HAVE COVERED AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS (CHAIRS, OLD EQUIPMENT, INSULATION, ETC) LOCATED OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION 60.

minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/9/19 REPORT 2282850: 47 RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT AND RAW WOOD SURACES NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT BAR/PREP AREA (UNDERNEATH COUNTERTOP AND SUPPORT STUDS). ALL RAW WOOD TO BE SEALED SO AS TO BE...

2019-04-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SOUP, COOKED PORK, PREPARED SALSA, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SH...

minor Food Temperature

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT AND RAW WOOD SURACES NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT BAR/PREP AREA (UNDERNEATH COUNTERTOP AND SUPPORT STUDS). ALL RAW WOOD TO BE SEALED SO AS TO BE A NON POROUS , EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: FAN COVER MISSING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER.

2019-04-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW PORK SAUSAGE STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY TO EAT DESSERT CAKE IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. CAKE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 2LBS $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SOUP, COOKED PORK, PREPARED SALSA, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SH...

serious Food Storage & Handling

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH DRY STORAGE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Food Temperature

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

ALUMIMUM FOIL NOTED THROUGH OUT ON SHELVING. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT AND RAW WOOD SURACES NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT BAR/PREP AREA (UNDERNEATH COUNTERT...

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVER MISSING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR SIDES/INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS; LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF STOVE, INTERIOR WELLS OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, EXTERIOR OF ALL TRASH CONTAINERS, AND ST...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THIN WIRE BEING USED TO SECURE PIPING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE WIRE, REPAIR/SECURE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED REFUSE AND ACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FO...

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNFINISHED WALLS IN FRONT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH SINK LOCATED. LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDER REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO FINISH WALLS AND SEAL HOLE. MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG WALLBASE UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN FRONT AREA BEHIND BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES, IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN STORAGE ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXTREME CLUTTER/UNCNESSARY ITEMS IN BOTH INSIDE/OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER.

2018-01-26 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR AREA WALL REPAIRED BUT NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, AND WALL BEHIND CONDIMENT COOLER,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2017-01-17 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD SURFACE AT BAR COUNTER. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

STEAM TABLE WELLS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL AND WALLBASE NEXT TO FRYERS IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT OUT IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.

2016-02-04 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SIE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES.

2015-07-08 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

2015-07-07 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE BAR GUN HOLDER DRAIN LINES SHORT AND RUNNING INTO THE ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN LINE.

100
Giordano'S of Midway
100
D'Anardo
59
LA Vina Del Mar
75
New Warsaw Restaurant
39
63rd Fried Rice

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