Chicago Health Dept
215 E CHESTNUT ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
16 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected May 2026.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVER LOOSE AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REATTACH TO CEILING.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2614230 DATED ON 03/21/25 NOT CORRECTED-#49 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND #55-# OBSERVED STAINED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED THE LID OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED WALL SURFACE DAMAGED FROM DEEP FRYER HEAT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MATERIAL THAT WILL NOT BECOME DAMAGED FROM HEAT AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AREA
OBSERVED STAINED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
NOTED SPRAYER AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE SPINNING WHEN TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP COOKS LINE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEE VIOLATION#59
OBSERVED THE LID OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED WALL SURFACE DAMAGED FROM DEEP FRYER HEAT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MATERIAL THAT WILL NOT BECOME DAMAGED FROM HEAT AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AREA
OBSERVED STAINED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
NOTED SPRAYER AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE SPINNING WHEN TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP COOKS LINE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION#59
SEE VIOLATION#59
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR #03/11/25 2613499. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (56) 6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON NEXT TO DEEP FRYER AND HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. (55) 6-501.12 FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (47) 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTEDTO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATION #59
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HANDSINK IN DISH AREA AT (63F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEE VIOLATION#60
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE ENSURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE LID OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED WALL SURFACE DAMAGED FROM DEEP FRYER HEAT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MATERIAL THAT WILL NOT BECOME DAMAGED FROM HEAT AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AREA
SEE VIOLATION#60
OBSERVED A WATER LEAK IN CEILING OF BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
NOTED SPRAYER AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE SPINNING WHEN TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP COOKS LINE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION#60
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #04/17/2024 CONDUCTED ON 2592953. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (56) 6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON NEXT TO DEEP FRYER AND HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. (55) 6-501.12 FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (47) 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTEDTO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREAS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. 50LBS ROPA VIEJA MEASURED AT 49.2F AND 49.6F, 10LBS OF TUNA AT 45.3 AND 47.63F, 2 POUNDS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 45.3F AND 1LB OF COOKED EGGPLANT 46.3F. APPROXIMATELY 62 LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $375.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED BLACK BEANS, SLICED TOMATOES) NOT MARKED WITH A DISCARD DATE. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41°F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. 15 POUNDS OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT A COST OF $150.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUE
OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD MUST BE THAWED: UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LESS; COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F; PART OF A COOKING PROCESS; OR USING A PROCEDURE IF A PORTION OF FROZEN READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS THAWED AND PREPARED FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER'S ORDER.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.
OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS' FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTEDTO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON NEXT TO DEEP FRYER AND HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK, PORK SANDWICHES, SLICED TOMATOES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COFFEE PREP FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH SALADS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS AIR DRYING THROUGH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING BUCKET WITH AT LEAST 50PPM SANITIZING STENGTH AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CRATES AND UNNECCESARY ITEMS STORED NEAR GARBAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING BULBS/LIGHT TO INCREASE LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE POUR CUPS OF COFFEE DOWN HANDSINK IN BAR PREP AREA AND LARGE SOAPY BUCKET INSIDE SINK BASIN IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTE TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COFFEE PREP FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH SALADS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS AIR DRYING THROUGH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING BUCKET WITH AT LEAST 50PPM SANITIZING STENGTH AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CRATES AND UNNECCESARY ITEMS STORED NEAR GARBAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING BULBS/LIGHT TO INCREASE LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Slow drainage at bar hand wash sink, instructed to repair.
Found 2 large containers with 40 lbs of cooked black beans in walk-in cooler at temps ranging between 47.5f- 54.2f, beans placed in walk in cooler a day before. Instructed to keep TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $50.
Improper cooling method, found cooked beans being cooled down in a large plastic 20 lb bin, covered tightly. instructed to cool down hot food in shallow containers covered loosely to facilitate cooling sown process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes at bar ice bins.
standing water in soda gun holders at bar, instructed to eliminate standing water and maintain.
OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOUND PART OF MEAT SLICER BROKEN AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND REPAIR BROKEN PART OF SLICER.
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED LIMESCALE AND MOLD-LIKE BUILDUP ON THE DISHMACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD THE DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TRAYS OR REPLACE.
INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOKS LINE HAS FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LEAK AT SPRAYER ARM AND FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, PORK SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND 40 LBS OF COOKED SHREDDED BEEF STORED IN A LARGE POT IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT 58.5 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND IDENTIFY WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOUND PART OF MEAT SLICER BROKEN AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND REPAIR BROKEN PART OF SLICER.
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOKS LINE HAS FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIMESCALE AND MOLD-LIKE BUILDUP ON THE DISHMACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD THE DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TRAYS OR REPLACE.
FOUND LEAK AT SPRAYER ARM AND FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
NOTED SURROUNDING AREA OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH A POOL OF THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND BEHIND THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE SPILL AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES.
MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION. SEE VIOLATION #2. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ENTERED FACILITY AT 8:55AM AND THERE WAS CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. JOSE GALLEGOS ARRIVED ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT 9:25AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY ANYTIME THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT 4 HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA, REAR BAR AREA, AND REAR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LARGE PAN OF SHREDDED, COOKED PORK IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WATER.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR FLAT TOP GRILL WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2213632 DATED 8/29/18 NOT CORRECTED: #58 "PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.16(A) FOUND THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON TOP OF STOVE-COOKED CHORIZO AT 87.9 F, BEEF AT 78.0 F AND SAUSAGE AT 87.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005.
3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-204.112(A) PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL TOP) MISSING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS BEHIND FRONT CAFE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
4-501.11(A) DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
4-602.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON ICE CHUTE AT COCA-COLA SODA MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
6-202.11(A) PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA CEILING LIGHTS MISSING COVERS ALSO OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CEILING LIGHTS MUST HAVE COVERS AND MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL LARGE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINER HOLDING RICE. ALSO IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOUND LARGE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINER HOLDING SOUPS NOT DATED OR LABELED. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE NAME OF PRODUCT AND EXPIRATION DATE.
MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA (RICE CONTAINER) AND IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA THE SUGAR CONTAINERS.FOUND SMALL BOWLS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED AT SCOOPERS.MUST PROVIDE.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.FOUND NONE MUST PROVIDE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE HOLSTERS AND EXTERIOR SODA GUN HANDLES TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE RED SUBSTANCE FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR--MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE CEILING VENT OF BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
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