SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CARRIBEAN JERK PALACE.

BEAT. 21/100

3792 W 79TH ST · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 18, 2023 · passed

Failed 7 of 20 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
129
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 18
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

DEC 11
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS, EAST KITCHEN PREP HANDWASH SINK, AND WEST PREP HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SUCH AS 30 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30 LBS AT $250. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BOTH FURNACE/BOILER ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

AUG 7
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, SMALL SPICE CONTAINER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL AIR VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND SPICES. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 27
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, SMALL SPICE CONTAINER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND PREP STATIONS AND DRY GOODS.

MAR 20
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY INSIDE PRMISES: NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BULK ROLLING STORAGE CANTAINER, NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED IN THE REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, SMALL SPICE CONTAINER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND PREP STATIONS AND DRY GOODS.

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SEP 1
2022
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR (CONTAINERS OF JERK SAUCE). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED STYROFOAM/PLASTIC CUPS FULLY SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD

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

CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND FOR FLOORING NEAR OVEN AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THAT AREA NON-ABSORBENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS/GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VENT ABOVE KNIFE RACK IN DISH AREA IS SOILED WITH DUST/DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IS SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

AUG 18
2022
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK AT PREP AREA ON WEST END NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT STEAM TABLE: CABBAGE MIX AT 123F, OXTAIL AT 127.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 88.5, GREENS/MEAT MIX AT 118.9F, TURKEY TIP AT 80.9F, RICE AT 123.7F, GREEN BEANS AT 122.3F. ALL DISCARDED ITEMS WERE APPROXIMATELY AT 113 POUNDS AND AT A APPROXIMATE COST OF $810 DOLLARS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. ALL ABOVE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

RAW CHICKEN AT 56.3F ON COUNTER AND UNREFRIGERATED, APPROX. 20LBS $100 VALUE. CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. OVER 15 LARGE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND FLYING ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORPest Activity
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON FLY (CONTAINERS OF JERK SAUCE). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED STYROFOAM/PLASTIC CUPS FULLY SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD

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

CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND FOR FLOORING NEAR OVEN AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THAT AREA NON-ABSORBENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS/GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VENT ABOVE KNIFE RACK IN DISH AREA IS SOILED WITH DUST/DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IS SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAY 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSIDE STAFF WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

FEB 1
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST ALL BE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FACING IN SAME DIRECTION OR HAVE ITEMS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 21
2021
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO DATES OF PREPARED OR EXPIRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST ALL BE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FACING IN SAME DIRECTION OR HAVE ITEMS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN AND OVERFLOWING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE ADDITIONAL SERVICE IF NEEDED. AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 28
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

OCT 21
2020
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUNDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPRIOPRIATE SANITIZER FOR THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN 2ND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO CITY PLUMBING WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 6- LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN WASHROOMS, 1 HOUSE FLIES IN 2ND PREP AREA ON CUTTING BOARD AND 12 (GNATS) SMALL FLIES FLYING IN 2ND PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FLES, SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS BEING USE TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR MUST PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUUAL WASHING PROCEDURE.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PIC HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
19 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED GREENS DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED ON STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 114.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 52.5F AND COOKED GREENS STORED OVERNIGHT IN REACH-IN COOLER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 20LBS AND $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD SHALL MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND SAFETY FOODS(SLICED TOMATOES, CHEESE, COOKED PASTA, ETC) NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DISCARD DATE WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND LEFT SIDE AND CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED FOR DISPENSING COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

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

OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON TOP LID OF DEEP FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WHERE WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET ALONG EAST WALL, PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK, BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261621 ON 2-6-19;58-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES (SWEET POTATOES 98.9 F, RED BEANS & RICE 94.3 F). INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. 10 LBS AND $40 VALUE OF FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE 5 GALLON BUCKETS BEING USED TO STORE JERK SAUCE WITHOUT COMMON NAME OR LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

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

OBSERVED POTS AND PANS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH LARGE, DEEP CUTS AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AS WELL AS COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON TOP OF STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE FURNACE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 11
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR(STAINED, AND PITTED), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED REAR 2 DOOR COOLER WITH RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

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

OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STEAM TABLE EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT ALL NOT CLEAN, ALSO FRONT SERVING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS FRONT , AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE PREP TABLE.

MAR 3
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LARGE NON NSF APPROVED CONTAINER MIXER USED TO MARINATE CHICKEN AND ROTATE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE, NSF APPROVED EQUIPMENT

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

ALL WALLS, CEILING, AND DOORS THROUGH OUT WITH EXCESSIVE WORN, AND SMOKE STAINEDS SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXCESSSIVE SMOKE ON PREMISES FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY SMOKE/FUMES, ETC.

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

EXTREME CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS. REMOVE LARGE UNUSED SMOKER/GRILL FROM OUTSIDE REAR. FLAT TOP GRILL CONNECTED TO PROPANE TANK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE, PROPANE NOT ALLOWED ON PREMISES

MAR 1
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2/21/17 REPORT 1989426 NOT CORRECTED: 19 OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL 7-42-090.

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

LARGE NON NSF APPROVED CONTAINER MIXER USED TO MARINATE CHICKEN AND ROTATE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE, NSF APPROVED EQUIPMENT

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

ALL WALLS, CEILING, AND DOORS THROUGH OUT WITH EXCESSIVE WORN, AND SMOKE STAINEDS SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXCESSSIVE SMOKE ON PREMISES FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY SMOKE/FUMES, ETC.

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

EXTREME CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS. REMOVE LARGE UNUSED SMOKER/GRILL FROM OUTSIDE REAR. FLAT TOP GRILL CONNECTED TO PROPANE TANK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE, PROPANE NOT ALLOWED ON PREMISES

FEB 21
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 7-38-020.

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

LARGE NON NSF APPROVED CONTAINER MIXER USED TO MARINATE CHICKEN AND ROTATE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE, NSF APPROVED EQUIPMENT.

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

ALL WALLS, CEILING, AND DOORS THROUGH OUT WITH EXCESSIVE WORN, AND SMOKE STAINEDS SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXCESSSIVE SMOKE ON PREMISES FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY SMOKE/FUMES, ETC.

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

EXTREME CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS. REMOVE LARGE UNUSED SMOKER/GRILL FROM OUTSIDE REAR. FLAT TOP GRILL CONNECTED TO PROPANE TANK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE, PROPANE NOT ALLOWED ON PREMISES

JAN 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, LOBSTER, COOKED RICE AND BEANS, COOKED CABBAGE, MACARONI AND CHEESE AND COOKED YAMS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED IN A BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN AND HANGING FROM THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND SUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TAPED UP AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TAPE AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

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FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

MAR 13
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THAT STORAGE SPACE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO THE REAR AREA BY THE MOPSINK. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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