CHICAGO BUSY BURGER.

Chicago Health Dept

1120 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

103

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28

2026

PASS 5 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELF WITH SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE AT REACH IN COOLER BEHIND CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN

MAY 6

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHNE NOT IN USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPLACE THE MISSING METAL TOP OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

AUG 1

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10 LBS OF HAMBURGERS AT 52.2F, 2 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.4F, AND 2 LBS OF HOT DOGS AT 49.9F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 14 LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 50.1F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

OCT 26

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR OF COOLER USED TO STORE MILK AND SOFT DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MAANGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2546168 DATED 1/5/2022: #57 "OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 12

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. OBSERVED BEEF HAMBURGER PATTIES STACKED OVER THE FILL LINE IN THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; FOUND BEEF AT 47F- 52F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, ETC.) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL THE PREPACKAGED COLESLAW AND OTHER PREPARED FOODS AVAILABLE INSIDE THE CUSTOMER GRAB-AND-GO COOLER WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER/PACKER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT REGISTER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A LINE COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OR PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS LOCATED OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/05/2022 REPORT #2546168 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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JAN 5

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HAMBURGER PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.9F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT MAIN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

FEB 23

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED ONE BLANK EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES; NO SIGNED COPIES FOR EMPLOYEES REFLECTING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN A POLICY OR ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE OTHER VERIFICATION THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THE POLICY THROUGH TRAINING OR OTHER MEANS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER SURFACES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MAR 18

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND ONE BLANK EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. NO VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN A POLICY OR ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE OTHER VERIFICATION THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THE POLICY THROUGH TRAINING OR OTHER MEANS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010; NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACES OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLES, SINKS AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

MAY 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICT AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS(SLICED TOMATOES,STUFFED BURGERS,CHILLI, VARIOUS BUSY DIPPING SAUCES) IN WALK IN COOLER AND REGRIGERATORS THROUGHOUT WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERICKING IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT LABELS (POTATO SALAD AND COLE SLAW OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER, AND SALADS WITH GREENS PREPARED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAME, CONTENT, INGREDIENTS , SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE OF PREMISES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILT UP ON THE WASTE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF INSECTS AND RODENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 7

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING CARDBOARD TO COVER STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER WHERE SHAKES ARE STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

FEB 22

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR CLUTTERED, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE ENTIRE BASEMENT AREA, FRONT AND BACK AND CLEAN AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR,

FEB 16

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/12/2016, REPORT #1950330, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 35 CEILING THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGED/STAINED TILES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN. 42 FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Food Temperature

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

HANDLES MISSING AT HOT HOLDING UNIT LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT AREA FLOORS NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR CLUTTERED, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE ENTIRE BASEMENT AREA, FRONT AND BACK AND CLEAN AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR,

AUG 12

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. SEVERE WATER DAMAGED/STAINED TILES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN. LEAK OBSERVED FROM CEILING AT EAST SIDE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR LEAK

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO

AUG 5

2016

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE AVOCADOS AND MILK. INSTD TO STORE RAW PRODUCTS SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE CANS OF RAW CUT POTATOES STORED ON UNCLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/7/15 REPORT 1578668 NOT CORRECTED 38 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH FRENCH FRIES BEING STORED ON AN OPEN RACK NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. 38 OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 38 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP OR HAVE PRE WRAPPED).

Minor Sanitation

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

USING LARGE GARBAGE CANS TO STORE CUT POTATOES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF STEAM WELL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN OR DRY, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.

OCT 14

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE, ATTACHED TO THE SODA MACHINE, NEEDS MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE SLIGHT PINKISH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH FRENCH FRIES BEING STORED ON AN OPEN RACK NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

OCT 7

2015

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1467404 VIOLATION #35 MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLACK SUBSTANCE STAINED CEILING TILE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE, ATTACHED TO THE SODA MACHINE, NEEDS MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE SLIGHT PINKISH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER FIXED VENTILATION DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

JUL 23

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FAUCET BASE AT 1ST FLOOR HAND SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REPAIR HOLE OR REPLACE FAUCET. MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE BASEMENT HAND SINK.

JUL 14

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED LARGE PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AT 63.8 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT 48 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF HOT DOGS AND SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 55-57.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

FAUCET BASE AT 1ST FLOOR HAND SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REPAIR HOLE OR REPLACE FAUCET. MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE BASEMENT HAND SINK.

FEB 6

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED #10 CAN USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GASKETS AROUND SERVICE COOLERS ON 1st FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVERED FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

FEB 28

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUSR REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS AT MAIN COOKING LINE UNDER HOOD, AND CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE UNDER GRILLS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SODA MACHINE DISPENSERS TO REMOVE DRY SYRUP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTTOM SHELF OF THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME. MUST ALSO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY PREP TABLE AT BASEMENT AS WELL AS RUSTY GREASE TRAPBOX IN BASEMENT.MUST RESAND OR REPLACE ALL WORN OUT CUUTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN GREASY FLOOR AT MAIN COOKING LINE AS WELL AS UNDER, BEHIND AND AROUND ALL HEAVY COOKING LINE EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL OR PAINT LAST 4 BOTTOM STAIRCASE STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE KEPT AWAY FROM PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE AREA OR IN LOCKERS AT ALL TIMES

Minor Sanitation

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

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.MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AT MAIN COOKING LINE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

NOV 16

2010

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. Use a sanitary drying rack to store clean dishes, not stacked in the sink.

Critical Pest Activity

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Repair or replace the damaged ceiling tiles in the basement prep/dishwashinng area. Repair the holes in the rear basement walls to prevent possible rodent entry.

Minor Sanitation

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

Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior and chute.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Remove moldy clothing piled under the basement stairs.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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