CAFE ROSA.
5842 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 22 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 262026PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
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 FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS(MARINATED CHICKEN, MAIRINATED PORK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 50.F-52F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8LBS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE FACILITY AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 65F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT AND DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW IS ABLE TO BE MAINTAINED. (EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AT THIS TIME) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 192025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALK IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
UNUSED/NON WORKING ITEMS IN REAR (OLD BEER COOLER, UTILITY SINK, ETC. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
WORN AND UNEVEN FLOORING INBETWEEN BAR AND SERVICE COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
JUN 272025FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
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
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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 CLEAN AND COVERED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)
JUN 202024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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JUN 102024FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITIATION MANAGER TRAINING.
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 FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OCT 262023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES
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
OCT 182023FAILED1 violationDETAILS
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 FLOOR DRAIN. 55 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT (UPRIGHT 2 DOOR FREEZER, SHELVES, OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STOVE, OVEN AND ALL NON RELATED ITEMS FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS 4 WHEELER) INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
JUN 82023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE REACH-IN FREEEZER IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 92023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 22023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING INTO BUCKET INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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.
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 OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.55- 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
FEB 242022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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 STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO NOT BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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.
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
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
FEB 172022FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT ALL SINKS ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE TO NOT BE LABELED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN AND AROUND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SANITIZING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OBSERVED KNIVES AND UTENSILS STORED BEHIND SINK AGAINST WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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
OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO NOT BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING DINE-IN CUSTOMERS VACCINATION STATUS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SIGNAGE FOR COVID-19.
AUG 302019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT COVERED. INSTD TO HAVE COVERED AND MAINTAIN
AUG 232019FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL PROPERLY.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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 LEAKING UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT COVERED. INSTD TO HAVE COVERED AND MAINTAIN
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS (CHAIRS, OLD EQUIPMENT, INSULATION, ETC) LOCATED OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
SEE VIOLATION 60.
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 A NON POROUS , EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 47 4-501.11: FAN COVER MISSING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 51 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE. 58 2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
APR 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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.
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 SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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.
4-501.11: FAN COVER MISSING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE.
2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER.
APR 92019FAILED19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH DRY STORAGE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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 COUNTERTOP AND SUPPORT STUDS). ALL RAW WOOD TO BE SEALED SO AS TO BE A NON POROUS , EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FAN COVER MISSING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE.
OBSERVED THIN WIRE BEING USED TO SECURE PIPING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE WIRE, REPAIR/SECURE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM.
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 FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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 MAINTAIN TILES.
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 THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXTREME CLUTTER/UNCNESSARY ITEMS IN BOTH INSIDE/OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER.
JAN 262018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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.
OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 172017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
RAW WOOD SURFACE AT BAR COUNTER. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
STEAM TABLE WELLS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALL AND WALLBASE NEXT TO FRYERS IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT OUT IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
FEB 42016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
ICE UTENSIL MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SIE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES.
JUL 82015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
JUL 72015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
OBSERVED BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE BAR GUN HOLDER DRAIN LINES SHORT AND RUNNING INTO THE ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN LINE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →