SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHICAGO HEALTH-MAPLE STREET.

BEAT. 48/100

22 W MAPLE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 29, 2025 · passed

Failed 6 of 24 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
107
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER SEAL ON THE INSIDE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BAGS ON THE FLOOR (LEMON GRASS) INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PRODUCT.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND FANS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN BOTH FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP/STORAGE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS NEEDED: THE HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND THE PIPE OVER THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR...THE SEAL AROUND THE UTILITY SINK...THE OPENING IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK AND THE OPENING AT THE LIGHT SWITCH AND ELECTRICAL UNIT LOCATED LEFT OF THE COLD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

JUL 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA, CLEAN TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENT FANS TO REMOVE DUST IN THE WASHROOMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALLF FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. CERTIFICATES MUST BE PRINTED AND ON PREMISES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 8
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS LIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

SMALL SINGLE USE CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SOTRAGE FOODS ABOVE PREP-LINE UNIT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE COMMON HALLWAY LOCATED NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN BACK PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TRASH CAN LID MISSING IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH A LID ON IT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMILATION UNDER SHELVING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN BACK PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT/SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 14
2023
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT KITCHEN PREP HAND SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT KITCHEN PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED ON SITE. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

DID NOT OBSERVE ANY DATE LABELS ON PREPPARED BLACK BEAN BURGERS, CHICKEN, AND COOKED MUSHROOMS IN FRONT PREPARATION COOLER. FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED IF THE FOOD IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. THE CHEF ON SITE VERIFED WHEN FOODS WERE MADE WITH LOGS AND PROVIDED DATE LABELS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPACKAGED CHIA CUPS, SANDWICHES, WRAPS, SALADS, AND DRESSINGS/DIPS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER NEAR DOOR ENTRANCE IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOOD PREPARATION TABLE NEXT TO THE HAND SINK MUST BE PROTECTED BY CONTAMINATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINKS SO THAT FOOD PREP SINK AREA IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

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

OBSERVED BOTTOM OF A PREPARATION TABLE BROKEN, STORED ACROSS THE 3COMARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GARBAGE ACCUMILATION UNDER KITCHEN PREP-TABLES. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASE COVING PEELING OFF WALL ADJACENT TO FLOOR UNDER PREPARATION TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST SECURE BASE COVING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

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NOV 14
2022
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 7
2022
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER FRAMEWORK OF PREP TABLES AND SURROUNDING WALL AREAS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2356206 ON 3/31/21 WAS NOT CORRECTED:47-MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT BOTH FRONT & REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 31
2021
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COUNTERS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT BOTH FRONT & REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX WASHROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 18
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT JUICE FOOD PREPARATION PREP HAND WASHING SINK THAT HAS FOOD PREP TABLES ON BOTH SIDES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX WASHROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 2
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 40 FLIES FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FRONT JUICE PREP AREA ON MENU BOARDS, REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON WALLS CEILING PIPES AND CARDBOARD BOXES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT JUICE FOOD PREPARATION PREP HAND WASHING SINK THAT HAS FOOD PREP TABLES ON BOTH SIDES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX WASHROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL COOKING STOVE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT STORED UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OR ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.

JUN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE FOOD (COOKED QUINOA) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED OATS , QUINOA, AND WALNUTS STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS WITH OUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO FOOD INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

APR 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in 2 door reach in cooler 45.7f to 47.1f, 5lbs of black bean burger patties at a total value of $50.00: prep date of 4/18/18 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 5lbs at a total value of $50.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

Observed no chemical test kit on site, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of sanitizing solution. Manager correct violation during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Observed pre packaged and dated power bar/granola bars, stored in the following areas: -open faced deli cooler, -2 door prep cooler and walk in cooler without proper labels and listed ingredients. Also, observed pre portioned black bean and quinoa burger patties, with out proper labels and dates, located in 2 door reach in cooler. Informed manager that once items are removed from the bulk container and stored for more than 24 hours, proper labels and listed ingredients must be provided. Instructed manager to provide labels and listed ingredients. Maintain at all times.

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

Observed rust stains on all 3 wire shelving units, located underneath fan, in walk in cooler. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface or replace. Maintain at all times. Observed rust building up on exterior surface of commercial can opener in rear prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times. Observed chipped paint and rust stains on shelving unit underneath prep table in rear prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.

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

Observed dark deep grooves and stains on cutting board in front prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.

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

Observed dust buildup on ceiling and fan covers in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

APR 24
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND VARIOUS FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE JUICING PREP AREA NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVING RACKS COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED A FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER WITH A LONG BEARD AND WITHOUT A FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTMUST PROVIDE A FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST ALWAYS HAVE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

JUL 29
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 27
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR COOLER, HUMMUS AT 48.2F,EGGS AT 45.1F,TUNA AT 47.7F,TURKEY AT 48.2F,FETA CHEESE 46.4F,BLACK BEAN BURGERS 45.1F. ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

PREMISES MAKING AND MANUALLY BOTTLING AND CAPPING JUICES NOT ALLOWED PER CITY OF CHICAGO RULES AND REGULATIONS.CEASE AND DESIST BOTTLING AND MANUAL CAPPING OPERATION. FOUND 16 (16 oz.) ASSORTED BOTTLED JUICES i.e. (CARROT,APPLE LEMON,GINGER,KALE,BEET ETC.),OFFERED FOR SALE IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND BOXES CONTAINING EMPTY BOTTLES AND BLACK CAPS USED FOR MANUAL CAPPING OF JUICES ON SHELVING AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON BOXES OF EMPTY BOTTLES AND BLACK CAPS FOR BOTTLING JUICES.AT THIS TIME MANAGER DECIDED TO DISCARD BOTTLED JUICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES BOWLS AND TRAYS ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,PREP SHELVINGS AND BOTTOMS OF TABLES,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIORS OF CABINETS IN PREP AREA,CUTTING BOARDS.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALL ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS AND SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES AT CEILING ABOVE THE PTREP AREA SHELVINGS.

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

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 6
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE FOOD PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-BASIL SAUCE 47.9F, SUN DRIED TOMATO SAUCE 45.5F, TUNA 44.9F, TURKEY 51.9F, BLACK BEAN BURGER 53.9F, MILK 48.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 39 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $67.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING AND SIDES OF THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE 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 EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE MAIN PREP LINE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NOTED SOME COOLERS WITH NO STEM THERMOMETERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR BETTER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

NOV 13
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR THE WATER LEAK FROM THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

OCT 30
2014
FAILED
6 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE SUPPORTS AND SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE WATER LINES ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOORING NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZERS. REMOVE THE WET CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL OPENING NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZER. REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR THE WATER LEAK FROM THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAR 24
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

REPAIR THE FLOORING NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZER UNIT.

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS STORED IN WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

JUN 5
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPR UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, DUSTY COVERS FOR ICE CREAM MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JAN 31
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 24
2012
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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE FLIES IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTRIOL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST LABLED PROPERLY i,e.

MINORSanitation
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. WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NON-ABSORBANT SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
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. THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED. COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE CABINETS, SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF JUICER AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOFT SERVICE ICE CREAM MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOOR NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, MISSING GROUR AND DIRT NOTED AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. FOOD STAINS NOTED ON WALL AND CEILING AROUND JUICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE ELECTRIC STOVE WHERE SOUP BEING COOKED AND HELD FOR MORE THAT 8 HOURS.

MINORSanitation
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. 3 COMP SINK AND 2COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, MUST KEEP ALL SINK CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. ALSO MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPERS AT 3 COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation
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. CLUTTER NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN BOXES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. DIRTY FOO CANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CANS AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA.

DEC 15
2010
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 23
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWED WITH LITTER ON ALLEY GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA.

MINORSanitation
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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WAASHROOM DOOR AND INSTALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT YOGURT MACHINES FAUCETS.

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