CHICAGO DINER LOGAN SQUARE.
2333 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
9 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 62025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Prep cooler at main kitchen missing thermometer, Instructed to provide.
Damaged gasket at rear double door cooler door, Instructed to replace.
OCT 12024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT PIPE AT HANDSINK AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.MUST REPAIR.
APR 172023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND ON FAN COVERS INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT MAY TAKE PLACE. (SHOWED PROOF OF ORDER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED AN OPEN CAN OF ENERGY DRINK IN THE REAR REACH IN COOLER WHERE THE BREAD IS STORED AND A OPEN BOTTLE OF SODA ON TOP SHELF OF COLD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND INFORMED THAT THERE MUST BE A AREA DESIGNATED FOR PERSONAL DRINK AND OR FOODS.
OBSERVED AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE LOW REACH IN COOLER ON THE HOTLINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO BOTTOM SHELF FOR PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO SPRAY BOTTLES IN THE REAR UTILITY ROOM NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE CHEMICAL INSIDE. INTSRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 OF GAP UNDER THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.
OBSERVED APPROX 4 SCOOPS USED FOR SERVING FOOD ON THE HOTLINE SITTING ON TOP ON THE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS PROPERLY INSIDE CONTAINERS OUT OF THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE.
OBSERVED CARD BOARD AND PLASTIC BEING USED AS A LINER FOR THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED PLASTIC MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE LOW REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE LOW REACH COLD PREP COOLERS LOOSE AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA AND THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS THE EDGE UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE NEAR THE TRASH CAN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE TOMATO SLICER UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH A BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE BEHIND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE PREP TABLES BEHIND THE HOTLINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS (EMPLOYEE CLOTHING) STORED ON THE SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE REAR DOOR WHERE POTS AND PANS WHERE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP IN AREA DESIGANTED FOR ITEMS.
JAN 92020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
REPLACE THE CHIPPED SURFACE OF THE CEILING TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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MAR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT DUMP SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,DISH RACKS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEXT TO FLOOR MIXER,CONCRETE FLOOR UNDER CLEAN IN PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR,BASEMENT,PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA.FLOOR DRAINS IN TOILET ROOMS AND WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,FURNANCE ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN ALL TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 82018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed outside trash dumpster with garbage piled up over the top of container causing lids to be unable to close. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so that garbage is well maintained and lids are tight fitting and closed. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the two short dessert coolers and on the saute station cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed ventilation wrap on basement vents located above dry storage to be in poor repair with cuts, holes and not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
APR 272017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVE ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MAR 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER. RICE 46.4F BROWN RICE 46.1F, SOY PROTEIN 97.5F, CHICKEN (CUBAN STYLE) 46.6F, MASHED POTATOES 44.4F, SPICY BLACK BEANS 49.5F,TOFU 50.8F, SOY 47.6 (SERVICE COOLER),FROSTING 54.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 560 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1100 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES:- NOTED EMPLOYEES SERVING FRUITS IN BOWLS FOR CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVE; LEAVE THE PREP AREA WHILE WEARING GLOVES TO THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO GET MORE FOOD PRODUCTS THEN BACK TO THE PREP AREA WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND NOT CHANGING THEM; THEN CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND MUST CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
MAY 82015PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT ON PANELS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVED AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
OBSERVED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MAY 12015FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID,SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED DIRT ON PANELS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVED AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MAY 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floor under hevy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
MAY 172013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE DISHWARE AT COOKLINE SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
SECTION WALLS OF EXPOSED BRICK BEHIND BAR SERVICE MUST BE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
NOV 82012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, DOOR LEADING INTO RESTAURANT MADE OUT OF PLY WOOD, NEW DOOR IS ON ORDER, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN HAND SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
MUST SEAL BRICK WALL IN FRONT STORAGE AREA
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