CINCO ESTRELLAS.

Chicago Health Dept

2908-2912 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

140

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 4

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS OF WHOLE FISH IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 64.2F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL COLD HELD FOOD MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6LBS OF WHOLE FISH AT A COST OF $50. PRIROITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING IN WALK COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE WOOD IS SEALED AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PIPES LEAKING AT BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH HOLE NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS AND DAMAGED WALL COVERING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LITTER AND CLUTTER ON UNUSED STAIRS NEXT TO STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DISH AREA OVER HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ORANGE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA WHERE FLOOR BURNERS ARE KEPT -TO BE LOOSE AND UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA.

APR 25

2025

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EXIT DOOR AT EAST END PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WAREWASHING DRAIN PIPES WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC DUE TO LEAKING. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC, AND REPAIR FREE OF LEAKS. SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MAINTENANCE TOOLS, PAINT NOT STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT EAST SIDE PREP AREAS NEAR BURNER STOVES. HOLES IN WALL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAID SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

JAN 8

2024

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVES ON BOTTOM OF PREP AND STORAGE TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES, SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SINKS AT EAST BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA AND AT PIPE UNDER BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHT WHERE ICE MACHINE LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN IN SAME AREA.

MAR 20

2023

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONLY VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR WAITSTAFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCH

MAR 16

2023

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WEST BAR AND HANDWASH SINKS IN MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON WEST END, RANGING FROM 60F-65F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030(C).

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

CONTAINER OF RAW OYSTERS AND CONTAINER OF CLAMS IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINERS. OYSTERS AND CLAMS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. TAGS MUST REMAIN ATTACHED UNTIL THE CONTAINERS ARE EMPTY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND IN CONTACT WITH ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASH UNIT CURRENTLY IN USE AND UNABLE TO SANITIZE. 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED WITH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS PROVIDED BY SANITARIAN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MISSING CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICE/STRIPS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE AND CHLORINE ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BANQUET BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT BANQUET BAR AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONLY VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR WAITSTAFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN.

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SEP 15

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4-1/2" GAP IN MIDDLE OF ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN GASKET AT DEEP FREEZER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7

2022

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS (STEAK, EGGS ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RAW WOOD ON WALL NEXT TO FRONT DISH AREA, AND ON WALL IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST FINSIH TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, FRONT PREP AREA, AND REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN GASKET AT DEEP FREEZER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 30

2022

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND SHELLSTOCK IN A CONTAINER IN COOLER WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS, $40. ADVISED TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION TAG DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS (STEAK, EGGS ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR IN BANQUET HALLWAY, AND ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4-1/2" GAP IN MIDDLE OF ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN GASKET AT DEEP FREEZER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAK AT PIPE AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK. REPAR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S BANQUET RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALL IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH BANQUET RESTROOMS IN NEED OF REPAIR, MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/13/21, REPORT #2545470: #10: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #37: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF LABELING TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN #38: OUTER DOOR TO GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #44: ALL STOCK IN BASEMENT MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. #55: FLOORS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND OR CORRECTION OF TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #58: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. CORRECT ALL OF THE ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 13

2021

PASS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF LABELING TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER DOOR TO GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ALL SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL STOCK IN BASEMENT MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BOTTOMS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND OR CORRECTION OF TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF INCREASING INTENSITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN EAST BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONLY TWO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAY 20

2019

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN EAST BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LOOSE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SECURE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONLY TWO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 7

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSIRS ON COOLER RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER AREA, INSTRD TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PAINT CHIPS IN BASEMENT AREA STORAGE AREA. FLOORS IN BACK BAR AREA WERE STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO CLEAN/ORGANIZE.

MAY 31

2017

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, HAVE PEST CONTROM OUT FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME. RICE 141*F IN HOT HOLDING, REFRIED BEANS 141*F IN HOT HOLDING AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BAR SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED THE HALL RESTROOMS SINKS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PANCAKE BATTER STORED IN REACHIN COOLER, AT COOK STATION WITH NO LABELS. INSTRD TO INCLUDE LABEL AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON COOLER RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER AREA. INSTRD TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BACK SUBSTANCE ON BAR COOLER SHELVES. FREEZER AND COOLER AREAS HAD DEBRIS/STAINS ON FLOOR. INSTRD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PAINT CHIPS IN BASEMENT AREA STORAGE AREA. FLOORS IN BACK BAR AREA WERE STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT FIXTURES IN KICTHEN, PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRD TO REPAIR/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BROKEN REAR MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRD TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN/ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 9

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT LINE AREA. BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DEEP CUTS STAINED. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 2

2016

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND CONTAINER OF OCTOPUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.9 DEGREES IN REACH IN COOLER. COOLER WAS ADEQUETE TEMPERATURE OF 38.9 DEGREES. FOUND 1 BOWLS OF BEEF AND 1 BOWL OF CHICKEN NOT UNDER HEAT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. BEEF 121.2 DEGREES AND CHICKEN 119.6 DEGREES. ALL FOOD PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTIO 12 POUNDS OF OCTOPUS $36.00 CHICKEN AND BEEF 2 POUNDS $ CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND DISH MACHINE AT 0 PPM AT SANITIZING RINSE. MANAGER STATE MACHINE IS HOT WATER SANITIZER HOWEVER GAUGES DO NOT REFLECT HOT WATER NOR DOES MACHINE TEST WITH SANITIZER. MACHINE IS BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MUST TEST HOT WATER OR SANITIZING SOLUTION. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER AND LID TO DUMPSTER NOT TIGHT FITTING. LID IS IN POOR REPAIR CRACKED AND GARBAGE STICKING OUT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Sanitation

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

NO SANITATION TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT LINE AREA. BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DEEP CUTS STAINED. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED AT THIS TIME, NOR IS THERE A MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED REFRIED BEANS 151.3*F, RICE 145.3*F, SHRIMP 39.9*F AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UPRIGHT FREEZER REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR REAR PREP KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT OUT SIDE THE RESTROOMS REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND REATTACH THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD THAT IS FALLING REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FIVE EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THIS TIME, ONLY ONE HAS A FOOD HAND HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES NEED,EXCEPT THE MANAGER WITH THE 5YEAR CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

JUN 19

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND UPRIGHT FISH FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE CHAR GRILL, AND STOVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAIR REAR WATER DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO HAND SINK.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE DISH ROOM AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BAR SINKS FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 19

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, AND STORAGE CABINETS NEXT TO BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL IN BAR AREA. REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHTLY FITTED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 23

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMIOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 3

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

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. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 1

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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. LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & 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. 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. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT FAUCET AND AT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 18

2010

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 8

2010

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest 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. THE BACK KITCHEN DOOR HAS A ONE HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE SIDE DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR BOTH DOORS NOT RODENT PROFFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS 7-38-020 H000062423 COURT DATE 12/09/2010 AT 10:00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 W SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION.

Minor Sanitation

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. SOME FLOORS IN THE BAR AREA NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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