COSI.

Chicago Health Dept

33 N DEARBORN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

30 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

147

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 10

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF READY TO EAT DRY GOODS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.118 : OBSERVED DETERGENT AND SANITIZER HOSES TO LONG DOWN INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER MUST MAKE SHORTER TO PREVENT BACKFLOW SIPHONAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DUST FROM ALL USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,ROLLING CARTS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR OUTSIDE OF STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND BASE OF GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP & DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3

2026

FAIL 17 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER LEFT FRONT PREP AREA CAME BACK WITH A PACKAGE OF WRAPPING PAPER IN WHICH HE HAD TO PUSH SWINGING DOOR TO EXIT AND ENTER BACK AND FORTH TO PREP AREA,THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND GOT A BAGEL FROM PLASTIC BREAD BAG TO MAKE SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF BOTH INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BLUE SLIMY BUILD UP SUBSTANCE DRIPPING AND MAKING OF ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE FOR CONSUMPTION. MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ICE MACHINES ONCE CLEANED & MAINTAINED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 20LBS. COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS AT 72.0F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 20LBS.$20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF READY TO EAT DRY GOODS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC WEAR LAYING DOWN IN DIFFERENT DIRECTION IN CONTAINERS MUST STORE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED DETERGENT AND SANITIZER HOSES TO LONG DOWN INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER MUST MAKE SHORTER TO PREVENT BACKFLOW SIPHONAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DUST FROM ALL USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,ROLLING CARTS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR OUTSIDE OF STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND BASE OF GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP & DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2608415 12/4/24 NOT CORRECTED #47-4-501.12 : MUST REFINISH OR PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARD AT THE SANDWICH PREP STATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

DEC 4

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REFINISH OR PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARD AT THE SANDWICH PREP STATION.

JAN 26

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AREA.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SALAD BOWLS STORED FACING UP ON TOP OFSALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT BOWLS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. ANY FOOD EMPLOYEE THAT IS NOT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

JUL 27

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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JUL 19

2023

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli meat, Hummus...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Broken faucet for hand wash sink at rear prep/ dish washing area, both hot and cold knobs not functioning. instructed to repair. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sink at front prep area. observed an employee rinsing utensils in hand wash sink. Instructed manager not to use hand sinks for other than hands washing. priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c)

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraint in prep area, instructed to wear.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Missing a splash guard at front hand wash sink, instructed to install.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Floor of walk-in cooler uneven, broken floor plates, instructed to repair and maintain.

JUN 12

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No Certified Food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli meat...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hot/cold water running provided to rear prep/dishwashing area, water was shut off form bottom valve. Instructed manager to provide. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

MAY 16

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING FAUCET IN THE FRONT LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR BY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON THE VENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 12

2022

FAIL 7 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING FAUCET IN THE FRONT LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR BY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON THE VENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMEN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2555303 ISSUED ON 05-05-2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.#48 OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY (INTO BUS PAN) FROM DRAIN PIPE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO GREASETRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

MAY 5

2022

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT AREA AND THE STORAGE AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK BY STORAGE AREA BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF TURKEY AT 45.6F, 1LBS OF COOKED CALUIFLOWER 47.6,5LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.6F, 1LB OF BEEF AT 55.0F, 4LBS OF TUNASALAD AT 45.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 16LBS AT $126. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY (INTO BUS PAN) FROM DRAIN PIPE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO GREASETRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING FAUCET IN THE FRONT LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR BY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON THE VENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2485114 DATED 2/23/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

FEB 23

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, chicken...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found 20 lbs of deli meats, chicken salad, fresh mozzarella cheese held at 63.1f in front prep cooler, instructed manager to keep TCS foods stored at 41 f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $250.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Found front prep cooler air temperature at 63.3f, cooler is used to hold deli meats, chicken, cheeses and other TCS foods, instructed to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or Lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Cooler is tagged Not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal request.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

Minor Sanitation

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

Rusty screw noted inside ice maker, instructed to use rust resistant screws inside ice maker.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Missing a splash guard at front prep area hand wash sink, instructed to install.

MAR 17

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SWEET POTATOES ETC. HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND SERVICE SINK INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT FOOD CODE RULES NOT A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HANDSINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR AND RICE STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE REAVH IN PREP COOLER WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MISSING HOT/COLD WATER NOZZLES FOR THE UTILITY MOP SINK. FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, PROVIDE NOZZLES AND RUNNING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING/HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED IN THE MANAGER OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2185180 ON 7/27/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (58) PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

AUG 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Other

2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Other

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Minor Other

58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

JUL 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD CODE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PIC GO THROW PROPER MANAGER CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIDE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO DIARRHEA/ VOMIT CLEANUP KIT ON SITE NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP STATION FOR WASHING FOODS (ONIONS) SINK BASIN FILLED WITH ONION PEEL. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS IN USE STORED IN A STANDING WATER BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER, NO STANDING WATER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

DEC 29

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DOOR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY, LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS BY THE SODA DRINK BOXES WITH ACCUMULATED SODA SYRUP ON THE FLOOR, OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AROUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE BREAD PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 27

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER, EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO WASH THEIR HANDS PROPERLY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK UNTIL REAR HAND SINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DOOR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY, LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

JUN 9

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 14LBS OF YOGURT AT 46.3F-48.4F AND 30LBS OF CREAM CHEESE AT 46.8F-49.4F BOTH INSIDE OF A PREP COOLER INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP AREA, 8LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.1F IN THE FRONT PREP AREA 3 DOOR COOLER, 2LBS OF RICE AT 47.5-50.4F AND 1 LB OF TOFU AT 46.6F BOTH IN A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 55LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP COOLERS AND THE REAR PREP COOLER TORN OR IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST NORTH OF THE FRONT PREP AREA HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

OCT 7

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had excess food debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear kitchen areas by 3 compartment sink, prep tables,need re-grouting. Floors in rear kitchen areas under storage shelving, not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, provided.

FEB 3

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

2-FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA FOR LARGE MIXER CHIPPED,BROKEN.MUST REPLACE

JAN 22

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK FAUCET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS IN REAR BACK AREA.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

2-FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA FOR LARGE MIXER CHIPPED,BROKEN.MUST REPLACE

Minor Pest Activity

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

CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH ROOM NOT CLEAN,DEBRIS,DEAD INSECTS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOEE/FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUN 26

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE USED TO STORE FOOD ITEM IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FLOUR MIXING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT ABOVE PREP AREA AND FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS NOT SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 12

2013

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 3

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DURING INSPECTION FOUND A 3DR REFRIGERATOR AT 50F WITHOUT ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. THE ONLY PRODUCT INSIDE THIS UNIT WAS 8 LARGE TIGHTLY SEALED AND UNOPENED SALAD DRESSING CONTAINERS WHICH STATED REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING. UNIT WAS TAGGED NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUHGOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT THE 1DR MILK REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.

APR 23

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS (SPOONS, KNIVES AND FORKS IN WICKER BASKETS) WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED. ALSO IN THE DISHROOM AREA MUST PROPERLY STORE ALUMINUM FLAT BAKING TRAYS PROPERLY OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 1DR AND 3DR COOLERS IN THE MOST REAR PREP ROOM AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE BIN LID.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENT IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.

MAY 17

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES-MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOV 25

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. DETERIORATED WOODEN WALL UTENSILS HANGER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE NON-ABSORBANT DURABLE SURFACES.

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. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT DOUGH MIXING ROOM TRAPPING FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURCFACE.

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. INOPERABLE VENT IN EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO VENT TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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. COLD WATER SIDE AT 3COMP SINK IS LOOSE, HAND SINK FAUCT AT FRON PREP LINE SQUARTING WATER AT FOOD STORAGE COUNTER. INSTRUCTEDC TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVETAL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 24

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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. ALL DUSTY CANNED AND BOTTLED GOODS, COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVES MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

JAN 5

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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 THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6 LBS OF COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT 51.2F, 1 LB OF HUMMUS ( CHECK PEAS PASTE) AT 50.4F AND 1 LB OF TUNA SALAD AT 52.8F.INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEM HELD AT 40F OR LOWER, 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD ITEMS WERE HELD IN PREP COOLER AT 51.4F THEN DROPPED DOWN TO 39.8F AFTER MGR ADJUSTED TEMP CONTROL SWITCH. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.00

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. MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN TILES NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 PROVIDE A CELING COVERING ABOVE FRONT DOUGH PREP TABLE.

FEB 1

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. A MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER DOUGH MIXING HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED.

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