COUSCOUS RESTARURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

1445 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2023.

Last inspected Jan 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

107

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-306.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD BEING STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DUST, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD ON THE STOVE AND GRILL, INSIDE THE FRYER AND MICROWAVES, AND ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 FOUND POOR LIGHTING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 23

2023

FAIL 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD BEING STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DUST, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED HEAVY RUST ON THE METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE COCA-COLA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND RUST FROM ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, CORROSION-RESISTANT, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD ON THE STOVE AND GRILL, INSIDE THE FRYER AND MICROWAVES, AND ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND POOR LIGHTING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/12/2022 REPORT #2554228 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-201.11) DETAILS CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON-SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 25

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12-OBSERVED FILTHY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 12

2022

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE AT ESTABLISHMENT WAS DONE ON 7/26/2021. INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES MUST BE COMPLETED ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FILTHY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 2

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT FACILITY. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD NOTED ON STOVE AND GRILL, INSIDE OF DEEP FRYER WITH ACCUMMULATED GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND 3-COMP SINK AND PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUL 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HOMEMADE LENTIL SOUPS, COOKED RICE, TOMATO SAUCE, CHICKEN, LAMB) IN ALL REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT LABELS .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE OR USE BY LABELS (NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS ) ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS , PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE UNPROTECTED ON ALL TABLES IN THE DINING ROOM . INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND OR COVER CLEAN TABLEWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND FOOD PLATTER ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND BOTH MICROWAVES LOCATED IN PREP AREA, ALSO NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND GRILL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGH PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATORS IN PREP AREA.MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND GREASE FILLED VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

MAR 9

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REPAIR RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR COKE COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN, IN ALL PREP COOLERS. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL, STOVE, AND FRYER; INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL MICROWAVES, PREP COOLERS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM OFF PREP AREA, AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF SEATING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. CLEAN DUST AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING WALL VENT COVER IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER (BUCKET) WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE TOP OF THE COKE COOLER. ALSO, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF THE PREP AREA.

MAR 2

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING PREP COOLER UNTIL SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE ABOVE-MENTION PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 5 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 52F, VALUED AT $15. 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53F, VALUED AT $50, AND 25 LBS OF BEEF AT 57F VALUED AT $150. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM OFF PREP AREA, AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF SEATING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. CLEAN DUST AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING WALL VENT COVER IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER (BUCKET) WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE TOP OF THE COKE COOLER. ALSO, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF THE PREP AREA.

FEB 21

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,

FEB 14

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED (40) RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT WHERE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

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

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SINKS, NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,

MAY 3

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 4/26/16 REPORT 1763650 NOT CORRECTED. 18- NOTED (40) RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT WHERE GREASE INTERCEPOR LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 29- CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES AND COOLERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.

Critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WORN BEYOND REPAIR, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL DOORS AND HANDLES AND WALLBASE THROUGHT OUT NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

APR 26

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

LIVE SMALL FLIES (APPROX 20) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 40) NOTED IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GREASE INTERCEPTOR LOCATED. EXTREME CLUTTER ALSO NOTED IN THIS AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNNCESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6/8/15 REPORT 1546856 NOT CORRECTED: 33 CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SINKS, ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UTENSILS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. 34 CLEAN DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH, BEHIND AND ALONG THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT. 35 CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FOOD SPATTERS, STAINS, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. 38 REPAIR BOTH LEAKY FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 41 OBSERVED MOP WATER WITH A FOUL ODOR SITTING IN MOP PAIL NEAR MOP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DISCARD DIRTY WATER AFTER USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING ROOM, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET NEAR STEAM TABLE UNIT IN DINING ROOM, ALL ARTICLES IN THIS AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROPERLY ORGANIZE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS (CUSTOMER PLACE) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO WRAP/COVER IN NAPKIN OR RE SET AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WORN BEYOND REPAIR, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL DOORS AND HANDLES AND WALLBASE THROUGHT OUT NOT CLEAN AND WITH ORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

JUL 17

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPENT, ALL SINKS, ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UTENSILS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH, BEHIND AND ALONG THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FOOD SPATTERS, STAINS, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR BOTH LEAKY FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MOP WATER WITH A FOUL ODOR SITTING IN MOP PAIL NEAR MOP SINK IN KIRCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DISCARD DIRTY WATER AFTER USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING ROOM, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET NEAR STEAM TABLE UNIT IN DINING ROOM, ALL ARTICLES IN THIS AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROPERLY ORGANIZE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

JUN 8

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 50.1F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. RITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

BAKED CHICKEN-53.1F, HUMMUS-53.5F, HUMMUS-52.8F, RED CHICKEN-53.3F, YELLOW CHICKEN-53.5F, BEEF-53.7F, BEEF-54.4F, GRAPE LEAVES-49.1F, SALAD WITH CUT TIMATOES-50.1F,- ALL COOKED AND PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMOROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPENT, ALL SINKS, ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UTENSILS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

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

CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FOOD SPATTERS, STAINS, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR BOTH LEAKY FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

AUG 14

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

AUG 1

2014

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED PREP COOLER AT 67 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75LBS OF CHICKEN,BEEF,HUMMUS,FALAFEL,COOKED VEGETABLES AND COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 62-76.6 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUL 18

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND UTILITY SINK TO AVOID WATER SPLASHING INTO HANDSINK FROM UTILITY SINK WHEN DUMPING WASTE WATER.

JUL 27

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND REFRIGERATOR BOTTOM SHELVES TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.MUST ALSO REPAINT RUSTY DRY STORAGE RACK SHELVES AND RACKS AT 2DR COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 11

2011

PASS 2 violations

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. FOOD SPILLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR FLOOR AND KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED OFF FLOOR BY AT LEAST 6".

Minor Food 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. TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING A SELF CLOSING DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JAN 26

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 19

2010

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Open meats stored uncovered inside of an unsanitary reach in cooler on and under dirty shelving encrusted with food buildup. Three pounds of product valued at $10.00 was volentarilly discarded at this time. Wash, rinse and sanitize the cooler and shelves fromtop to bottom.

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. The violations from Dec 16,2008 are not corrrected and include: (33) All the reach in coolers and freezers,kitchen tables top to bottom and all cooking equipment are encrusted with food and grease and dirty inside and out. (34) The floors throughout the kitchen are filthy. (35) The walls throughout the kitchen are dirty. Wash, rinse and sanitize the above in detail from top to bottom and maintain on a daily basis.

Minor Sanitation

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. Dirty food utensils were found in the clean utensil racks above the sink and dirty dishes and utensils were found all over the kitchen. Wash, rinse and sanitize the dishes and utensils before closing for the evening in order to maintain a sanitary kitchen.

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. The cutting boards are stained and dirty, Wash, rinse and sanitize the cutting boards.

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. Repair the broken hot water faucet at the three compartment sink.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between use.

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