Chicago Health Dept
1600 W LAKE ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).
17 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Apr 2025.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED CHEESECAKE STORED IN THE RETAIL COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND NET CONTENTS.
REPAIR THE BROKEN DRYWALL SECTION NEXT TO THE COCA COLA BEVERAGE COOLER. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COCA COLA BEVERAGE COOLER.
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOORS (CARDBOARD, LITTER) UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHTS BULBS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION AT 3:25PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITAITON ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TILES IN CEILING TO BE WATER STAINED AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOORS (CARDBOARD, LITTER) UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHTS BULBS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED PH TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF AT GRILL TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 6- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR AND 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF CART AND FRYER CABINET.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND AT REAR DOOR.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
OBSERVED SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
no wiping cloths stored in sanitizer at time of inspection. instructed to provide and maintain
OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE ( SLICED TOMATOES,BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR NEAR FLAT TOP GRILL ON SIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH DEEP FREEZER NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, AND UNDER ALL CHIP RACKS IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, REMOVE SHOES AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2145525 ON 2/26/18 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER DOORS THAT ARE HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE AND BUNGEE CORDS. REMOVE THE DIRTY CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN THE GRILL AND PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER DOORS THAT ARE HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE AND BUNGEE CORDS. REMOVE THE DIRTY CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE. MUST FINISH PAINTING THE EXPOSED WOOD ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS AND METAL SHELVES.
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS.
REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVERED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE AND HOT HOLDING: 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN ON PREP COUNTER AT 91.2F AND 6LBS OF HAMBURER PATTIES AT 56.8F INSIDE PREP COOLER. FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL COST $75. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.
NOTED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED AND BLACK). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
CLEAN EXTERIORS(SIDES) AND INTERIORS(DEEP FRYERS) OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD, GREASE, AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
REPLACE MISSING BUBLBS FROM SOCKETS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG FACIAL HAIR MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
HOT HOLDING UNIT ON COUNTER FOR COOKED PIZZA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 134.4F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION(CANNOT BE USED TO REINSPECTED BY CDPH). UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
CLEAN EXTERIORS(SIDES) AND INTERIORS(DEEP FRYERS) OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD, GREASE, AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
REPLACE MISSING BUBLBS FROM SOCKETS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG FACIAL HAIR MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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