Cheesies Pub & Grub
Troubled record — failed 8 of 17 inspections for pest activity, food temperature
2017-04-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MUST ELIMINATE ICE/FROST ACCUMULATION FROM WALK IN FREEZER FAN UNIT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED CORNER PROTECTOR MISSING FROM WALL NEAR RIGHT COOK LINE, WHERE PLASTIC WALL COVERING (FRP) IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE FREE FROM UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND CAVITIES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR
2017-03-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE STEAM TABLES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NEAR THE GRILL: NOTED GROUND BEEF, 83 DEGREES, 2 LBS WORTH $10; CHORIZO, 72 DEGREES, 2 LBS WORTH $10; MAC AND CHEESE, 120 DEGREES, 5 LBS WORTH $20; SOFT CHEESE AT...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED PINK AND BLACK COLORED SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT DROP PLATE AND CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND COMPLETE A DETAILED CLEANING AND SANITIZING ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MUST ELIMINATE ICE/FROST ACCUMULATION FROM WALK IN FREEZER FAN UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM PIPE BEHIND THE FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR BASEMENT HANDSINK. MUST ELEVATE EQUIPMENT AND BOXES 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT CLOSET (BEHIND WALK ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED CORNER PROTECTOR MISSING FROM WALL NEAR RIGHT COOK LINE, WHERE PLASTIC WALL COVERING (FRP) IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE FREE FROM UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND CAVITIES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS NEAR MOP SINK INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
2016-12-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-12-05 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUE OF $40.00 INSTRUCTED TO MA...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO SMALL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACT...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE ENCTRUSTED ON THE TOP LIP LID SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL AND CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND BASEMENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND ...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT FOR THE EASE OFF CLEANING PEST MONITORING AND FOOD PROTECTION.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF TABLE NEXT TO ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
2016-01-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-01-21 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 1-12-16 #1609670 NOT CORRECTED.#18- STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 PLUS RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AROUND THE WATER TANK WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED,10 PLUS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ACROSS FROM T...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SEE VIOLATION #14
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
SEE VIOLATION #19
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
SEE VIOLATION #14
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING DRAINAGE LINES FOR WASTE WATER ON TWO BAR SODA GUN DISPENSERS. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN.
2016-01-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LB COOKED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER ON SHELVING ABOVE THE STOVE AT 84.3F. 1 LB COOKED POTATOES ON SAME SHELVING AT 89.3F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BARS EXPOSED HAND SINK WHERE CUSTOMERS WERE SEATED AND EATING AND OBSERVED A PITCHER OF DRINKING WATER STORED INSIDE THE SINK. MUST HAVE ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND SINKS TO BE USED FO...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR FROM WASHROOM HALLWAY TO ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. 20 TO 30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT INSIDE OPEN/MISSING WALLS AT...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD GARBAGE AND GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO QUATERNARY OR CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ARE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1564206 ON 7-15-15 NOT CORRECTED.#33-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.#34-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROU...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WOODEN SHELVING AT GAS STOVE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR AND TOP OF REAR ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN WITH DEEP HOLES AND GROOVES IN FLOORING. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOOR THROUGHOUT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE MOP SINK
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ALL HOLES IN WALLS OF THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT THE HOT HANDLE OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.LEAK UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INCLUDING BAR SINK. MIS...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEES BICYCLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD/PREP AREAS.
2015-07-15 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE WALK IN COOLER-15 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 50.1F, 5 POUNDS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 47.1F, 30 POUNDS OF CHILI AT 46.9F, AND 20 POUNDS OF SOUP AT 47.1F. IN THE 1ST FLOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER-3 POUNDS OF MAC AND...
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDWASHING DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING AND WITHOUT SANITIZING COMPARTMENT FILLED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT HANDWASHING DISHES MUST BE DONE WITH THREE COMPARTMENTS FILLED GOING FROM WASH TO RINSE TO SANI...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED-CHICKEN, MAC AND CHEESE, SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTING AND TO REPLACE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHO...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
2015-06-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTING AND TO REPLACE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHO...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
2015-06-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER: FOUND 10.5 POUNDS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 47.7F, 35 POUNDS OF CHILI AT 47.6F, 5 POUNDS OF CHORIZO AT 47.3F, 80 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 54.2F, 20 POUNDS OF GROUND BEEF AT 48.2F, 35 POUNDS OF...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON THE INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE REAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALL PORTIONS OF ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LID OF THE OUTDOOR WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID BENT AND DAMAGED MAKING IT UNABLE TO CLOSE FULLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MA...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTING AND TO REPLACE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHO...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
2014-11-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-10-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHILI AT 69.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD APPROXIMATELY 25LBS VALUE $50.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED INSIDE PREMISE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT ON THE EAST SIDE OF BUSINESS WHERE DRY STORAGE GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEA...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY FOOD STORGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP EVERYTHING AWAY FROM WALLS TO MONITOR FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR AREA BY ICE MACHINE IN THE FIRST FLOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW AND HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
2014-02-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR CRACK FLOOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT MUST REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
2014-01-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. FOUND OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT WEST SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTI...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR CRACK FLOOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT MUST REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND ICE SCOOPS STORED 0N TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
2013-03-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES HAMBURGERS, SANDWICHES,ETC.)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP EVERYTHING AWAY FROM WALLS TO MONITOR FOR RODENT ACTIVITY.
2013-03-14 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. FOUND ABOUT 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. ALSO, FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM. (ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP) CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT THROUGHOUT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BOXES,CLOTHES,ETC.)BASEMENT NEED CLEANING AND ORDER.
2012-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 12 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 46.9F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 43.8F, COOKED PASTA AT 44.0F, CHILI AT 43,8F, TACO MEAT AT 43.1F, HAM AT 43.7F, CREAM CHEESE AT 43.7F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 43.8F, BLUE CHEES...
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER WHEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT IS RUNNING. EXPOSED HANDSINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT PREP FOOD IN THE BASEMENT UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVE...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. DO NOT USE UN...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. MUST ANCHOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE WALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE SHELVING UNIT ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOORS AND OFFICE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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