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2021-04-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER OR HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7...
2019-10-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT WITHOUT PROPER DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP RECORDS OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
2019-10-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED HOUSE MADE CAESAR DRESSING BEING HELD AT THE IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT WITHOUT PROPER DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOODS MAINTAINING THE IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50.1-54.2F. TAGGED COOLER AND INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP RECORDS OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
2018-06-08 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AREAS, BAR AND DISHWASH AREA, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BAR, PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DISH WASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING/NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MUST HOLD WATER AT ALL COMPARTMENTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
2017-03-27 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, ( SUGAR, SALT ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMENST PART OF COOLER.
2016-11-29 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN DAIRY COOLER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT HANDLE AND INTERIOR TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE REAR COOKING HOOD VENT IS CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND THE CEILING VENT IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
2016-05-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A WATER LINE FOR THE MOBILE AIR CONDITIONERS IN THE RESTAURANT CONNECTED TO THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER LINE IMMEDIATELY. EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. MANAGER VOL...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLER ON THE EAST WALL OF THE KITCHEN HAS CONDENSATION LEAKING ONTO THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE COOLER. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE CONTAMINTATED BUT THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL COVERED FOOD ITEMS. MUST REPAIR COOLER TO PROPERLY DRAI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BACK AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, REFRIGERATOR GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS THAT ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE FILTHY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE GRIME AND BUILDUP.
2015-04-16 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUHTOUT KITHCHEN ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ON 2ND FLOOR AT REAR OF OFFICES IF FOOD PREPARATION, MEAT SLICING IS CONDUCTED AT THAT AREA WHERE A PREP TABLE WITH CAN OPENER ATTACHED IS LOCATED A MEAT SLICER AND MICROWAVE OVEN. WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER ALSO L...
2014-09-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-08-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F WITH NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURES AT 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
2013-09-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-08-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 47.4F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SOUP AND CHEESES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHEESE SAUCE AT 45.8-48.3F, SOUP AT 47.1F, COOKED SCALLOPED POTATOES AT 44.7F, BUTTER AT 50.7F, MARSCAPONE CHEESE AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 24# OF FOOD WORTH $...
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
2012-09-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER 3-COMP SINK, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
2010-10-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-10-08 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THICK BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CL...
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. OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA/UNDERNEATH DISHWASH DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UN...
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. OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAI...
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...
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