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Failed 6 of 27 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 272026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED INADQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING TO ENSURE VISIBILITY FOR CLEANING AND OTHER OPERATIONAL TASKS.
JUN 132025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52025FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS SOUP, COOKED POTATOES AND CORNED BEEF. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS DRAINING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED AND WASTE WATER IS BEEN COLLECTED WITH A PAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) FOUND FLOOR TILES UNDER GREASE TRAP MISSING AND BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 92024FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND PLUMBING NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE LEADING INTO GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE LEAKING. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FLOOR TILES UNDER GREASE TRAP MISSING AND BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE.
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MAY 42023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DELI MEAT DEBRIS ON THE DELI MEAT SLICER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE GRILLING/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT BEING STORED ON SHELVES AND NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN. OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BY THE UTILITY SINK ROOM. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE RUBBER MATS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
APR 272023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DELI MEAT DEBRIS ON THE DELI MEAT SLICER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE GRILLING/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE/CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT BEING STORED ON SHELVES AND NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN. OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BY THE UTILITY SINK ROOM. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE RUBBER MATS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
SEP 282022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BEEF AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46.2F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALSO OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN FOUND AT 46.3F AND TOMATOES FOUND AND 46.7F. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
3-603-11.**PF Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods (Disclosure) by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions (Reminder)". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
OBSERVED RIGHT WALK IN COOLER AT 50.1F HOLDING TCS FOODS. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 142021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART.
STANDING WATER AT ICE MAKER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
JAN 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE, CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 121.4 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP AREA. HOT HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 135 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. 40 POUNDS OF TURKEY CHILI INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF PREP KITCHEN AT 56-61.3 DEGREES F. AND 60 POUNDS OF BEEF STOCK/BROTH AT 50.9 DEGREES F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL PREPARED 1/8/2019. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD FOOD ITEMS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CHILI AND BROTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED APPOX $275
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-203.112(B) OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.
3-602.11(B:5)OBSERVED GRAB AND GO ITEMS EGG CUP, FURIT, PASTRYS,DESERTS, ETC MISSING REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
OBSERVED PASTRYS, DESERT, HOUSE DRESSING GRAB AND GO MISSING REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP KITCHEN HEAVILY SCORED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS IN PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
SEP 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14. NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. -
2-501.11 NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN -
3-306.11, SNEEZE GUARD AT SALAD STATION IS TOO SHORT AND INADEQUATE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND. A COPY OF SNEEZE GUARD SPECS IS GIVEN.
3-302.11 OBSERVED AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW FISH IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
4-501.112(A) OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE BEING USED WITH 110F AT FINAL RINSE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
FEB 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND APPROX 2-LBS BUFFALO CHICKEN ON PREP TABLE COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F,AND 4-LBS OF CHICKEN IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 20.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DIS WAHING ROOM UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
WALLS AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MANTAIN.ALSO UNCLEANED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA. MUST REPLACE.
NO WATER AND HANDLE MISSING AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN CATERING ORDER ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE HANDLE
CLUTTER OF UNUSED FOOD PANS AND EQUIPMENT IN GATED STORAGE AREA NEAR DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. DISCARDED ANYTHING NOT USING
JAN 292018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DIS WAHING ROOM UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
WALLS AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MANTAIN.ALSO UNCLEANED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA. MUST REPLACE.
NO WATER AND HANDLE MISSING AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN CATERING ORDER ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE HANDLE.
CLUTTER OF UNUSED FOOD PANS AND EQUIPMENT IN GATED STORAGE AREA NEAR DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. DISCARDED ANYTHING NOT USING.
MAR 102017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT BILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOW UNDER COUNTER STATION IN SALAD BAR STATION.MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOW UNDER COUNTER STATION IN SALAD BAR STATION.MUST REPAIR.
JUL 182016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS AT SALAD BAR STATION DURING STORAGE DISPLAY AND SERVICE,MISSING SNEEZE GUARDS IN TWO LOCATIONS,(LARGE SALAD BAR AREA AND.MUST REPLACE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT SALAD BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOW UNDER COUNTER STATION IN SALAD BAR STATION.MUST REPAIR
OBSERVED CEILING AND FAN GUARDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JAN 72016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CEILING AREA IN DRY STORAGE POP ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,DAMAGE .MUST REAIR.
LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM.MUST REPAIR.ALSO OBSERVED LARGE 1- COMP SINK ( ABOVE PLUMBING REMOVED AND CAPPED) THATS USED FOR PREPING IN KITCHEN AND USED FOR DUMPING LIQUIDS INTO.MUST CAPP SEWER LINE PLUMBING UNDERNEATH AND INSTALL PREP TABLE OR FIX PLUMBING FOR PROPER USE FOR SINK.
FEB 262015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES LOCATED IN THE COMPRESSOR/WATER METER ROOM.REMOVE ANY MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND/OR UTENSILS FROM ABOVE STATED AREA.
MUST REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS HOLDING ALL OF THE BEEF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER ALL LOWER SHELVING RACKS IN THE BASEMENT LIQOUR STORAGE ROOM AREA TO REMOVE FOODS SPILLS, DEBRI AND DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO MUST DO SAME INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER; MUST REMOVE ALL GLUE BOARDS COVERED WITH DEAD INSECTS IN THE BUILDING BASEMENT GREASE TRAP ROOM. ALSO MUST ELEVATE ALL BOTTOM SHEVLING RACKS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE MAIN GRILLING STATION TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST REAPIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE REACH-IN 3-DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE CASHIER STATION.
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE COMPRESSOR ROOM(WATER METER ROOM) TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF ON PREMISES WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
DEC 182014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REPLACING WHERE WORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CEILING IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT 1 COMP PREP SINK IN SALAD AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME
NOV 202014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REPLACING WHERE WORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CEILING IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT 1 COMP PREP SINK IN SALAD AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
JAN 132014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREAS AND ALL FOOD COURT STATIONS. CUTTING BOARDS WORN, PITTED AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLAT TOP GRILL AT FRONT STATION TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. MUST REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, FLOORS IN NFRONT FOOD COURT, AND FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
WALLS AND CEILING AT FRONT LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF NEW LIGHT SHEILKDS TO REPLACE SHEILDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAKS AT ALL SINKS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 182013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A FOOD PREP EMPLOYEE ON THE FOOD COOK LINE PRACTICING POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED DRINKING COFFEE ON THE COOK LINE WHILE OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE PREPARING FOOD. DID NOT SEE EMPLOYEE WASH HIS HANDS AFTER DRINKING COFFEE. STAFF TOLD TO STOP DRINKING ON THE LINE AND PRACTICE GOOD HYGENIC PRACTICES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN THE LOWER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST REPLACE ALL DARKENED CEILING TILES AT THE CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPERS IN ICE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES SO AS TO BE PROTECTED UNTIL USED.
AUG 222012PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS, FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS.
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS INSIDE OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN REAR ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 142012FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA (BY THE WALK IN COOLER), 5 IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE BY THE DUMPSTER AREA, 30 IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS AND 10 IN THE DISH ROOM/REAR ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS, FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS.
MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS THAT ARE STORED IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS INSIDE OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN REAR ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 102011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN PREP COOOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST/ICE BUILD UP 0N BACK OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AT SALAD PREPP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILING TILES (STAINS, FOOD DEBRIS) ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL(BY STEAMTABLE) AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCETS LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
AUG 62010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Found unnecessary clutter stored on shelving units.(tools,pencils,etc.)
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Found no light shield at fixture main kitchen areas.
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