SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 1068.

BEAT. 18/100

2806 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 29, 2024 · passed

Failed 12 of 30 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
30
11 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 12 failed
VIOLATIONS
130
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 29
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAG

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND SINK PIPING LEAKING AND POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUCT TAPE ON SOME CEILING TILES AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WINDOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALWAY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOMS, FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE, REPAIR OR REPAIR SAID TILES. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AS REQUIRED.

OCT 24
2024
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND SINK PIPING LEAKING AND POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUCT TAPE ON SOME CEILING TILES AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WINDOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALWAY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOMS, FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE, REPAIR OR REPAIR SAID TILES. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AS REQUIRED.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2604498 ON 10/10/24. VIOLATION STATES "5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH ALL LIDS MISSING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH TIGHT FITTED LIDS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 10
2024
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND SINK PIPING LEAKING AND POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH ALL LIDS MISSING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH TIGHT FITTED LIDS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUCT TAPE ON SOME CEILING TILES AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WINDOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALWAY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOMS, FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE, REPAIR OR REPAIR SAID TILES. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AS REQUIRED.

OCT 3
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE STORED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERNAL PANEL DRIPPING ONTO ICE PRODUCED AND USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT OFFICE SPACE ON LEDGE AND SHELVING UNIT AS WELL AS REAR SURROUNDING HOT WATER TANK SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ON STORAGE SHELVES NEAR BACK EXIT DOOR. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AS WELL AS BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK PIPING LEAKING AND POOLING ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT HAND SIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUCT TAPE ON SOME CEILING TILES AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WINDOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALWAY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOMS, FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE, REPAIR OR REPAIR SAID TILES. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AS REQUIRED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; ADN MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

MAY 16
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AN DOTHER EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT THATR IS FILLING UP WITH GREASE AND WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED AND GROUT FLOOR BETWEEN TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE OF THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELF AREA ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL BASE. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A COVER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR DRAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN AREAS WHERE RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED.

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MAY 9
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA UNDER THE DESK, ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HOT WATER TANK AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT THATR IS FILLING UP WITH GREASE AND WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED AND GROUT FLOOR BETWEEN TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE OF THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELF AREA ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL BASE. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A COVER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR DRAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN AREAS WHERE RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED.

AUG 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

10 CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F IN PREP COOLER THAT IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION 6/21/21. COLESLAW DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PREP COOLER IN USE IS UNABLE TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F. COOLER HAS HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON IT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, REINSPECTED AND TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

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

3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS ON HOT HOLDING STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 117.6F - 127.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 44 CHICKEN TENDERS VALUED AT $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLESLAW IN REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.3F - 50.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 12 CARTONS OF COLESLAW $54.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT UNIT MUST HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR COLDER. UNIT TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN UNUSED TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN VENTILATION HOOD TO REDIRECT AIRFLOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARBOARD AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SCREEN FOR OPTIMAL OPERATION OF VENTILATION. CARDBOARD WAS REMOVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

MAY 20
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FRYERS AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE REAR AROUND THE GREASE TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 12
2020
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE SAFE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FRYERS AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE REAR AROUND THE GREASE TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

DEC 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA/PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

APR 27
2018
PASSED
0 violations
APR 19
2018
FAILED
1 violation1 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON SHELF AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,MOTOR UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,ON COUNTER TOP UNDER TEA CONTAINER,ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVING UNIT & ON LEDGE IN WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ALONG WALL BASES.IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNIT.OFFICE AREA ON TOP OF BAIT BOX AND ON FLOOR UNDER DESK,ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/19/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

MAR 23
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 22
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2150381 3/14/18 NOT CORRECTED #18 STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON MOTOR AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON SHELVING UNIT UNDER BUN WARMER,ON PIPES AND WALL OUTLETS BEHIND SMALL PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN STORAGE,ON CARDBOARD AT FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR AND WALL BASE LEDGES,INSIDE OF MISSING WALL TILE IN WALK IN COOLER,IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM ALONG WALL BASE,ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET,ON THE FLOOR BEHIND FILE CABINET LOCATED IN WALL IN THE OFFICE.ALSO.APPX.1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT LEFT SIDE DOUBLE DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/22/18.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER UNIT & PIPES,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,WALL OUTLET COVERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,UNDER & NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BETWEEN ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA .

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON LOWER WALLS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASE & TILES IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONNECTION LINE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

MAR 14
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS APPX 4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 110.6F-123.6F,UNDER HOT HOLDING LAMPS ABOVE FRYERS.APPX.20LBS. MASHED POTATOES RANGING FROM 130.9F-133.4F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 24LBS. $70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE AND MOTORS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON SHELVING UNIT OF BUN WARMER,UNDER TEA CANISTER AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON PIPES AND WALL OUTLETS,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON PERSONAL FAN ,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN STORAGE,ON FLOOR AND WALL BASE LEDGES IN WALK IN COOLER,IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM,ON SHELVING UNITS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET,ON THE DESK IN THE OFFICE.ALSO.APPX.1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE AND REAR EXIT DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/14/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH VALID IDENTIFICATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATOES,COLESLAW,GRAVY,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AND PROVIDE PROOF AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SIDE PANEL AT HAND SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER UNIT & PIPES,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,WALL OUTLET COVERS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,UNDER & NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BETWEEN ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA .

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON LOWER WALLS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONNECTION LINE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.

NOV 9
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINER USED ON PREP TABLE SHELVING, IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -DIRECTLY ABOVE EMPLOYEE SECURITY ENTRANCE IN DINING ROOM. -IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 1
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR.

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

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER PREP TABLE.

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

MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA ELIMINATING PUDDLING WATER IN CRACKS AND WHERE GROUT IS MISSING.

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

MUST REPAIR ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN ALL WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

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

INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON FRESH WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

NOV 22
2016
FAILED
5 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

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. A LARGE ROACH OBSERVED CRAWLING ON THE UPPER WALL CLOSE TO THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A SECOND LARGE ROACH OBSERVED CRAWLING UNDERNEATH UPPER STORAGE SHELF IN STATIONARY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN REAR ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SAME AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY(5) IN THE OFFICE NEAR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA RESTING ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND, AND 5 RESTING ON WALLS AND BOXES THROUGHOUT FRONT FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES, ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

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

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER PREP TABLE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

OCT 7
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, AND NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME. CHICKEN 148.6*F HOT HOLDING, COOLER CHICKEN 39*F IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED WATER ON THE DINING AREA FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/KEEP FLOOR DRY. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER PREP TABLE.

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,AND CHANGE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 6
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA NEEDED CLEANING; CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD CRUMBS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND UNIT HOLDING HOT CHICKEN; CLEAN BOTH AREAS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA.

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

CLEAN REAR VENT FROM HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

SEP 24
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GROUT MISSING AROUND FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT. INSTD TO RE GROUT AROUND TILES TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.

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

CEILING TILES, LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND COOKING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

SEP 15
2014
FAILED
5 violations2 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

NOTED LIVE BEES (3) AND LIVE DRAIN FLIES (OVER 10) ON SITE. NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. INSTD T0 REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO CLEAN SURROUNDING AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

CEILING TILES, LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND COOKING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

NOTED LEAKS AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK, PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT EMPLOYEE TOILET TANK. INSTD TO REPAIR ALL SAID LEAKS. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

SEP 10
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE SHELVING AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

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

THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IS RUSTY AND DAMAGED, THE MANAGER REMOVED SAID REFRIGERATOR, REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR WITH A SANITARY UNIT.

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

THE REAR PREP AREA FLOORS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

DEC 22
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT SERVICE COUNTER,SODA MACHINE,UNDER SIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER,PIPES,DEEP FRYER UNIT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,FRONT WINDOW CAULK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,LEAKY PIPE & FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SMALL TABLE TOP COOLER.

DEC 15
2011
FAILED
7 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,HALLWAY,TOILET ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/15/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY

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

Inspector Comments: utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT SERVICE COUNTER,SODA MACHINE,UNDER SIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER,PIPES,DEEP FRYER UNIT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,FRONT WINDOW CAULK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,LEAKY PIPE & FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SMALL TABLE TOP COOLER.

NOV 17
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY

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

utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT SERVICE COUNTER,SODA MACHINE,UNDER SIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER,PIPES,DEEP FRYER UNIT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,FRONT WINDOW CAULK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,LEAKY PIPE & FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SMALL TABLE TOP COOLER.

NOV 10
2011
FAILED
8 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,& FLOOR DRAINS FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES .MASSIVE AMOUNT OF WASTE BUILD UP INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAINS.NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK,CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/10/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF & CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM & NO SOAP & HAND DRYING DEVICE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.SOAP & TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT SERVICE COUNTER,SODA MACHINE,UNDER SIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER,PIPES,DEEP FRYER UNIT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,FRONT WINDOW CAULK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,LEAKY PIPE & FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SMALL TABLE TOP COOLER.

MAR 18
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE A POST AT ALL TIMES.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

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.MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT SERVICE COUNTER,SODA MACHINE,UNDER SIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER,PIPES,DEEP FRYER UNIT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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 CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & WHERE NEEDED.

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.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,FRONT WINDOW CAULK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,LEAKY PIPE & FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SMALL TABLE TOP COOLER.

MAR 18
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE COOLERS.

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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, WHERE NEEDED.

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