CHICAGO PITA KITCHEN.
13227 S BRAINARD AVE · HEGEWISCH, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 23 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 162025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE WEST SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND FRYERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAY 162024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, FRONT COUNTER AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 62024FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON SECOND FLOOR WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR ON 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING INTO FIRST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CONNECT CONDENSATION LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, FRONT COUNTER AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2569838 ON 1-18-23:47-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE. 55-SMUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM, PREP AREAS.DAMAGED WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION
JAN 182023PASSED12 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD LABEL(NAME,ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES
Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN ,PITTED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,PREP AREAS.DAMAGED WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JAN 112023FAILED21 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,CHICKEN,RICE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:35 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD LABEL(NAME,ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 35 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CLUTTER UNDERNEATH ELECTRICAL BOX,ON FLOOR UNDER AND ON SHELVING UNITS,BEHIND DECORATIONS ON 2ND FL. FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FRYER CABINET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/11/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP OF ARTICLES ON 2ND FL. SHELVING UNITS MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED WORN ,PITTED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,PREP AREAS.DAMAGED WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN SAME AREA.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2560724 7/14/22 NOT CORRECTED-#38- OBSERVED NO SCREEN ON THE FAN VENT THAT IS LOCATED BY THE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE SCREEN TO AVOID POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY.#51- UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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JUL 142022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE PANEL LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
6-202.15 OBSERVED NO SCREEN ON THE FAN VENT THAT IS LOCATED BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE SCREEN TO AVOID POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BASIC FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 282022FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE PANEL LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED A PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
6-202.15 OBSERVED NO SCREEN ON THE FAN VENT THAT IS LOCATED BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE SCREEN TO AVOID POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR CONDENSERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVES AND ON ALL LOWER SHELVES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FAN VENTS AND ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZER. OBSERVED A PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BASIC FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 122021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AND HALLWAY NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 52021FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (ITALAIN BEEF, RICE, SLICED TOMATOES) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AND HALLWAY NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
OBSERVED NO COVER AND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE A COVER ON THE EXHAUT VENTILATION FAN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JAN 82020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPRELY LABEL THE PREPARED FOODS IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF TCS FOOD PRODUCT.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR DUST.
AUG 22019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL
OBSERVED RAW WOOD CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT
JUL 252019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 53F, ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 54F, 2 GALLONS OF MILK AT 54F, ABOUT 20 SMALL CONTAINERS OF RANCH DRESSING AND TZATZIKI SAUCE AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS INSIDE (MILK) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 8 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.12 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. PIC HAD COPIES OF THE SERVSAFE CERTIFICATES ISSUED OCTOBER 25, 2017. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATES ASAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
4-501.11 OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.
4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS, GRILL AND STOVE.
6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE PIPES ALONG THE WALL CONNECTED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.
DEC 152017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PEELING PAINT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES ON 2ND FLOOR ROO. MUST REPAIR ALL SHELVES.
DISH RACK UNIT AND BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
DUSTY CEILING ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND UN CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT, REAR PREP AREA, HALLWAY BY HAND SINK,MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS OR PAINT.ALSO FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.
LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
JUN 282017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALOMG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIRLD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PRE AREA
MAR 92016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVERD FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT BELOW THE GRILL AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURE OF 49.2F. THIS COOLER HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. THIS COLD HOLDING COOLER WILL BE HELD FOR INSPECTION/TAGGED UNTIL REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER LISTED ABOVE SUCH AS: 5lbs OF POLISH AT 53.1F, 3lbs PIZZA PUFFS AT 50.3F, 10lbs OF PORK KABOBS AT 47.5F, 15lbs of chicken at 45.4f AND 10lbs HAMBURGER AT 44.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 43lbs OF FOOD AT $350 COST. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1387840 DATE 7-6-15, (45)MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
NOTED THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,DUST DEBRIS AND GREASE.
NOTED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS,VENT COVER, FLITER AND HOOD ABOVE GRILL. MUST CLEAN.
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH STORAGE AREAS. MUST ORGANIZE FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
JUL 62015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
CLEAN THE WALL BEHING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,HAS DIRT BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN THE LIGHT BSHIELDS IN PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP OOOLERS IN PREP AND REAR OF PREMISES
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
SEP 32014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES ON THE 2ND FL AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS SOME CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS ON THE 1ST/2ND FL., INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS,
ITEMS FOUND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
WALLS AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN SINK.
STORAGE AREA ON THE 2ND FL IS NOT ORGANIZED OR CLUTTER FREE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE MACHINE HANDLE UP.
FEB 212013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA (SPILLS).
ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 122012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
PAINT SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, VENTILATION HOOD.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND DIN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
JUN 52012FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
3-COMP SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXTENDING FAUCET TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
PAINT SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, VENTILATION HOOD.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND DIN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 262011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER, STORAGE SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE KNIFE STORAGE.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS OR BASEBALL CAPS TO CONFINE HAIR.
OCT 132010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR IN THE STOREROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALL BEHIND THE SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD. TO REPAIR SAME.
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