SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2717 W PETERSON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 26, 2022 · passed

10 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 26
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND IN REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA.

APR 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER BY CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED WINE BOTTLES STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE IN WINE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SHIELD AND PROTECT WASTE WATER PIPE FROM DRIPPING ONTO FOOD STORAGE OR REMOVE WINE BOTTLES AWAY FROM WASTE WATER PIPE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU OR ON THE WALLS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS BEING SERVED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE COOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE T TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 20
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS A LINER FOR SHELVING. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING OR AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

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

UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE FLOORS/WALLS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

OPEN SEAM IN METAL THAT SEPARATES THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

CLEAN LINENS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

FEB 22
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP SURFACE WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED, BLENDER USED.

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

OPEN SEAM IN METAL THAT SEPARATES THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.

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MAR 14
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

APR 14
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TIN FOIL COVERING SURFACES IN KITHCEN. REMOVE TIN FOIL ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED TO REPAIR SHELF IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REAPIR SHELF PROPERLY. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD UNDER MICROWAVE. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND WASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED NO FAN COVERS ON REFRIGERATION UNIT ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR REAPIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REPLACE. ALL CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES CORRECTLY AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO STOVE BURNT. AND IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS INNACURATE WITHIN COOLERS. REPLACE THERMOMTERS WITH WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. MAINTIAN WORKING THERMOMETERS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATIO PROVIDED.

MAR 5
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some foods not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date foods in reach in freezer.

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.

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

Floors in furnace room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining area, and bathroom, shall be repaired/replaced.

JAN 29
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

OCT 2
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF PREP DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

WHITE PANEL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED,BOTTOM PART OF SOUTH WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL

SEP 25
2013
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE KITCHEN: UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,ON TOP THE BLUE LINENS COVERING CHEMICALS BUCKETS BY THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,UNDER THE PREP TABLE .NORTH-WEST CORNER, ON TOP THE SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE PREP DISPLAY PREP COOLER.OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM CYCLES IT LEAKS ON FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE FLOOR HAS PUDDLES OF BLACK WATER WITH SURFACE MOLDED, FLOOR DRAIN WITH A BUILD-UP OF WATER AND SLIME/CLOGGED WITH BLACK SLIME. WATER LEAKS FROM FLOOR TO CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED IN BASEMENT DRAIN PIPE WRAPPED WITH RAGS DIRTY WITH SLIME, WALL AND FLOOR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND SURFACE WITH MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED AREA, UNCLOG/CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND REPAIR PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

WALK-IN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING PARTS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTER TOP WERE OPENED STRAWS,POP GUN,BLENDER ETC ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF PREP DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DEBRIS(BROKEN CUPS,CAPS PAPER AND ETC)ON FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,COOLERS UNDER SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

GRIMES ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ,MAINTAIN.WHITE PANEL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED,BOTTOM PART OF SOUTH WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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

NO END CAPS IS PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE 6 BURNER STOVE.INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT SECOND DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

VENT COVERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN HALLWAY BY THE FRONT TABLE AND IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FROM AIR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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

Walls behind the dish machine needs detail cleaning. Stained ceiling tiles inside the womens washroom. Must replace.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide missing thermometer inside the prep cooler and inside the refrigerator and must be visible.

NOV 29
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPT SINK ,UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN ALL FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BESIDE THE STOVE, BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE ADJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALLS BY THE COUNTER TOP IN MENS WASHROOM.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

NOV 15
2011
FAILED
0 violations

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