SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CITY PROVISIONS CATERING AND E.

BEAT. 27/100

1816-1820 W WILSON AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 23, 2025 · passed

Failed 12 of 29 inspections. 33 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
11 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 12 failed
VIOLATIONS
171
includes 33 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK (SMALL HOLE) FROM FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (BY THE KITCHEN).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

SEP 12
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PAPER LINER ON RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST INTERIOR OF (3) CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (NEXT TO STOVE) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT DINING AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING

APR 26
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (GREEN) STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MAY 31
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ---ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FRONT DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HRBORAGE.

SEP 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON-SITE; ALSO REMOVE EXPIRED CERTIFICATES.

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AUG 26
2021
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOVE WHITE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE SAID FREEZERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON-SITE; ALSO REMOVE EXPIRED CERTIFICATES.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-25-2020, REPORT #2457046 #51)5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH EXPOSED BRICK WALLS. MUST COVER TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. (DRYWALL ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

NOV 25
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH EXPOSED BRICK WALLS. MUST COVER TO MAKE SMOOTH AND ESY TO CLEAN.(DRYWALL ETC.)

NOV 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11-ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE ITEMS NEEDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT PUBLIC BATHROOM AND IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17-OBSERVED PREP DATE LABELS BEING USED ON FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE THE USE BY DATE LABELED ON THE FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-OBSERVED FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP WITH GREASE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17- NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN BOTH PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 15
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE ITEMS NEEDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT PUBLIC BATHROOM AND IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREP DATE LABELS BEING USED ON FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE THE USE BY DATE LABELED ON THE FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED FROZEN PIZZA, BREAD AND CAKES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY, INGRIDIENTS AND MAJOR ALLERGENS.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPER IN STILL WATER IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UTENSILS RUN CONTINIOUSLY UNDER WATER.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP WITH GREASE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN BOTH PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2243515 ON 12/13/18. #47- 4-202.16 NOTED MISSING LID/COVER FOR THE ICE BIN (USING FOOD TRAY FOR ICE BIN COVER)AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER/LID FOR THE ICE BIN. #47- 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

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

4-202.16 NOTED MISSING LID/COVER FOR THE ICE BIN (USING FOOD TRAY FOR ICE BIN COVER)AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER/LID FOR THE ICE BIN.

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

4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE -

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND INSIDE THE MOP SINK ROOM. MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING ALONG PIPING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST ALSO SEAL AND MAINTAIN HOLES AND OPENINGS

DEC 6
2018
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

3-302.11 NOTED AND RAW EGGS STORED INSIDE THE SAME CONTAINER WITH CHEESE (READY TO EAT) INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER REFRIGERATION AT THE KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, ELECTRICAL/UTILITY ROOM AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTE OVER 12 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AT THE FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST ELIMINATE THE PEST PROBLEM UPON RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD

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

4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE

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

4-202.16 NOTED MISSING LID/COVER FOR THE ICE BIN (USING FOOD TRAY FOR ICE BIN COVER)AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER/LID FOR THE ICE BIN.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.110 NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND INSIDE THE MOP SINK ROOM. MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING ALONG PIPING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST ALSO SEAL AND MAINTAIN HOLES AND OPENINGS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND HEAVY DUST CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 NOTED BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH MINIMAL LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE.

NOV 2
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 31
2017
FAILED
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

#35- MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS IN WALLS AT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SPECIFICALLY THE BRICK WALL AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL PREPACKAGED PREPARED FOODS FOR SALE ON DISPLAY MUST ALSO INCLUDE THE BUSINESS ADDRESS ON THE LABEL.

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

MUST NOT STORE TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE COOLERS (2), INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER, DISH WASH AREA, REAR STORAGE, CHEMICAL STORAGE, REAR EXIT DOOR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE REAR CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVING. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, REAR AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL. BLACK MOLD ON THE WALL AND METAL BACK SPLASH AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. GREASE ON CEILING VENT ABOVE THE REAR CLEAN DISH STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

: EXTREMELY LOOSE FAUCET AT THE COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR ALL.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE RIGHT SIDE COOKS LINE COOLER.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT STORAGE SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS, ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 26
2017
FAILED
16 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT SINK. COLD WATER ONLY. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED SIX CASES OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER ALL OTHER FOODS SUCH AS RAW FRESH VEGETABLE, READY TO EAT DESSERTS, PREPARED READY TO EAT SALADS SUCH AS POTATO SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORE ALL FOODS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVE PILED FOOD BOXES WITH SOME FOOD DEBRIS, OLD TIRE, PILED DEAD POTTED PLANTS, PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH POOLING LIQUID, OLD LINENS ON GROUNDS AND OTHER ASSORTED UNUSED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BOXES, DEBRIS AND STORED UNUSED ITEMS FROM GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DURING THE SECOND HALF OF THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGERS SHIFT ENDED AND LEFT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-7-17 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREAS WOODEN CABINETS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SEAL OR PAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #35- MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS IN WALLS AT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SPECIFICALLY THE BRICK WALL AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL PREPACKAGED PREPARED FOODS FOR SALE ON DISPLAY MUST ALSO INCLUDE THE BUSINESS ADDRESS ON THE LABEL.

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

MUST NOT STORE TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND STORED UTENSILS, ESPRESSO MACHINE.

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

THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE COOLERS (2), INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER, DISH WASH AREA, REAR STORAGE, CHEMICAL STORAGE, REAR EXIT DOOR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE REAR CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVING. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, REAR AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL. BLACK MOLD ON THE WALL AND METAL BACK SPLASH AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. GREASE ON CEILING VENT ABOVE THE REAR CLEAN DISH STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

EXTREMELY LOOSE FAUCET AT THE COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR ALL.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE RIGHT SIDE COOKS LINE COOLER.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT STORAGE SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS, ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6-29-17 REPORT #2069349 FOUND NOT CORRECTED.#29- #34-OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.#35- OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREAS WOODEN CABINETS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SEAL OR PAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS IN WALLS AT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 29
2017
FAILED
15 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLER TO BE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.9 WITH MILK AT 53.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AND IN THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. MILK AT 53.6F, EGGS AT 54.9F, SAUSAGE AT 49.8F, TUNA SALAD AT 47.1F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 47.1F, PASTA SALAD AT 45.9F, POTATO SALAD AT 45F, MEAT LOAF AT 45.3F, BROCCOLI SALAD AT 61.2F. DELI DISPLAY COOLER FOUND WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. TOTAL ESTIMATED POUNDS TO 128LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $545.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, MAINTAINED AS A HAND SINK AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. SINK OBSERVED BEING USED AS A PREP/SLOP SINK. GLASS WASHER BRUSHES INSIDE. WASTE WATER DRAIN PIPING FROM ESPRESSO MACHINE DRAINING INTO SINK. EMPLOYEES NOTED USING THE SINK FOR RINSING OF COFFEE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. SOAP AND TOWELS PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IS MADE. BLACK SLIME ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND INSIDE OF ICE STORAGE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR AREAS OF THE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED ON UPPER SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO READY TO EAT SAUCES AND SPREADS AND STORED OVER PREPARED FOODS UNDERNEATH. MANAGEMENT REMOVED RAW MEATS. ALSO OBSERVED CHIPS AND SALSA SAMPLES ON DISPLAY IN THE ATTACHED RETAIL STORE NOT PROTECTED/COVERED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED. ALSO OBSERVED WASTE WATER SEWAGE PIPING DIRECTLY OVER FROZEN FOODS BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE FREEZERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA FOUND NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE RECEPTACLE, ASSORTED DEBRIS LAYING ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINERS INCLUDING A CAR TIRE, WOODEN SHELVING, BUCKETS, PLASTIC MILK CRATES AND FOOD DEBRIS. OVERGROWN WEEDS ON SURROUNDING GROUNDS AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, DEBRIS, OVERGROWN WEEDS, SPILLED GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1970237 DATED 10-25-16. #34-OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.#35- OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. #41- OBSERVED ENTIRE BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS UNDER SHELVING MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MUST NOT USE A BUNGY CORD, DUCT TAPE , CARDBOARD BOXES AS EQUIPMENT LATCHES, SHIELDING, LINER, MEANS OF REPAIR FOR ANY EQUIPMENT OR PLUMBING, LABELING FOR SHELVING. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE SOILED TOWELS AS PROPS FOR PREP TABLE LEGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREAS WOODEN CABINETS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SEAL OR PAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DAMAGED, CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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

MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPEN SEAMS/WALLS AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

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

INOPERABLE/BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE FRONT COFFEE STATION SMALL DAIRY COOLER.

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

OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO OR MOVED TO THE ABOVE TENANTS LIVING SPACE. ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED BUCKETS AND MILK CRATES REMOVED FROM THE PATIO. ALL ITEMS STORED AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO THE METAL RACK SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR ^" OR ABOVE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 25
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1966745 DATED 10/18/16.#16-OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN REAR WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, LIKELY CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL PANEL IS DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. TECHNICIAN FROM AVITAL CLEANING COMPANY, ARRIVED ON SITE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER IS NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAITAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, WALLS IN REAR PREP ARE NOT CLEAN AND HAVE PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PLACE TILES, PAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ENTIRE BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN

OCT 18
2016
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN REAR WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, LIKELY CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL PANEL IS DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE PREP AREA ON VEGETABLES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. ALSO, FOUND 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE SAME AREA, NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE CORNER, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN CORNERS OF WINE ROOM ALSO. REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEAT, CHICKEN, HAMBURGER, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. WAS INSTRUCTED AT LAST INSPECTION DATED 8/20/2015 TO PROVIDE STRIPS ON SITE. STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAITAIN.

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

OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT, REAR, AND DELI PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN DELI AREA NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR SURFACES IN THE REACH FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, WALLS IN REAR PREP ARE NOT CLEAN AND HAVE PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PLACE TILES, PAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHILE NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ENTIRE BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

AUG 20
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A LIGHT FIXTURE ON THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO BULB AND LOOSE WIRES HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BULB AND SEAL THE WIRES OR REMOVE THE FIXTURE COMPLETELY.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR WHERE THE MILK IS STORED TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND BUILDUP AND ALSO THE POTATO PEELER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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

FOUND SPIDERS AND COB-WEBS ON THE CEILING NEAR THE EAST EXIT DOOR AND ALSO THE FRONT EXIT DOOR ON THE WINERY SIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR THE EAST EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL CEILING VENTS AND REGISTERS ON PREMISES ARE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 4
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

UNABLE TO CHECK BASEMENT FLOOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE STOCK,AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS NEED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

BROKE CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT BY THE STAIRCASE AND IN FRONT OF CHEST FREEZERS UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,NORTH-EAST CORNER.SOME OF THE CEILING TILES ARE EXTREMELY STAINED OR BROKEN IN PREP AREA,ALSO BROKEN CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENT INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CEILING TILES.ALSO WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED OR REPLACED. BRICKS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT SEALED A WHITE MOIST IS COVERING THE BRICK WHICH IS FLACKING ON TOUCH.MUST RESEAL SAID BRICKS.

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

: BASEMENT IS EXTREMELY CLUTTERED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,REORGANIZE AREA

AUG 28
2014
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT RELEASING LOT OF CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING ON SHELVES FORMING PUDDLES OF WATER BY OPENED,WRAPPED AND UNOPENED READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS,INSIDE THE DISPLAY SERVING COOLER. FOOD REMOVED FROM UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

UNABLE TO CHECK BASEMENT FLOOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE STOCK,AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS NEED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

BROKE CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT BY THE STAIRCASE AND IN FRONT OF CHEST FREEZERS UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,NORTH-EAST CORNER.SOME OF THE CEILING TILES ARE EXTREMELY STAINED OR BROKEN IN PREP AREA,ALSO BROKEN CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENT INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CEILING TILES.ALSO WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED OR REPLACED. BRICKS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT SEALED A WHITE MOIST IS COVERING THE BRICK WHICH IS FLACKING ON TOUCH.MUST RESEAL SAID BRICKS.

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

BASEMENT IS EXTREMELY CLUTTERED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,REORGANIZE AREA

AUG 19
2014
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME TOP PART AND BOTTOM PART OF INSIDE OF ICE BIN.OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT UPPER PANEL OF THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE .ALSO FOUND CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD INSIDE, STORED UNDER THE RUSTY WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. RELOCATE CHEST FREEZER FROM UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

TWO DOOR REACH-IN CHEST FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED.OVER STOCKED,DISORGANIZED.INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE UNIT ABLE TO USE FIFO(FIRST IN FIRST OUT METHOD)

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

DEBRIS,FOOD AND WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,KEEP AREA DRY AND MAINTAIN UNABLE TO CHECK BASEMENT FLOOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE STOCK,AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS NEED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH ROOM WITH BLACK MOLD,BROKEN,PEELING PAINT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,NORTH-EAST CORNER.SOME OF THE CEILING TILES ARE EXTREMELY STAINED OR BROKEN IN PREP AREA,ALSO BROKEN CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENT INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CEILING TILES.ALSO WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED OR REPLACED. BRICKS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT SEALED A WHITE MOIST IS COVERING THE BRICK WHICH IS FLACKING ON TOUCH.MUST RESEAL SAID BRICKS.

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

WATER PIPE AND DRAIN OF MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

BASEMENT IS EXTREMELY CLUTTERED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED.,REORGANIZE AREA

MAY 4
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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. OBSERVED LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS UNDER AND AROUND SHELF RACKS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE DAMAGED ABOVE MAIN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.

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

BASEMENT CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 10
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 12
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPS,CORN BEEF,TUNA,YOGURT,HUMMUS TEMPED AT 46.7F-49.0F, MGMT VOLUNTEERED TO PROPERLY DISCARD FOOD ITEMS.$195.00,30LBS

CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//OBSERVED BLACK MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE & STOREDPLACE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON MACHINE, INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY DEPT. OF HEALTH/FAX LETTER TO 312-746-424-/CALL 312-746-8030 TO REMOVE TAG.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.//NEED NAMES DATES ON FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE & ON DISPLAY

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 INVERT PLATES IN FRONT PREP AREA

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA./NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//SOME SHELVES IN REACH IN ,WALK IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING.

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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK & EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING/MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF PREMISES USED FOR STORAGE SHILVES.

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 REPLACE ALL STAIN CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN,DINNING & PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.//MUST HAVE LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP & STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & 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.//MUST PLACE GRILL UNDER HOOD VENTED OUT IN KITCHEN AREA

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//CLEANING AREA IN BASEMENT AREA OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RETRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

AUG 2
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 27
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391213

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391213

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 391213

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391213

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391213

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391213

JUL 15
2010
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND IMPROPER TEMP OF REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA, AIR TEMP 55.2F THIS IS WERE POTENTIALLY HAZARD FOODS ARE STORED

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMP SOUR CREAM 55.0F,BRUSH ETTA 55.F,PASTA SALAD 57.7F MANGER HAD DAMPED TOTAL COST 75.00 5LBS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD ITEMS NEEDS TO BE LABLE THUR OUT THE PREMISES AND DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN OPEN SEAMS,ALL CABINETS ARE NOT SEAL(RAW WOOD), NEEDS STOPPER FOR ALL THE SINKS IN FOOD AREA,PREP AREA.

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. ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING,SHELVES IN METRO SHELVES, NEEDS CLEANING VENT COVER BY THE WALK IN COOLER, AND BATHROOM VENT NEED CLEANING.NEEDS STOPPERS FOR ALL SINK.

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. STAIR LEADING TO BASEMENT NEED TO BE SEALED ALL RAW WOOD. FLOOR NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN BST AREA EVERY THING NEEDS TO BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. ALL BATHROOMS NEEDS TO BE SELF CLOSING

JUN 3
2010
FAILED
0 violations

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