NOV 19
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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COUSIN'S GRILL.
BEAT. 32/100
4612 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 19, 2021 · passed
Failed 4 of 18 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 42021FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
NOV 4
2021
FAILED
10 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING STOPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLCE AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2401669 ON09/25/2020. #55.OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56. OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN DIRECTLY ABOVE REFRIGERATOR SOUTH WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #56. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING DUSTS DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 252020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS/KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) STORED INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR: OBSERVED RICE AT 59.3 F,STEAK AT 52.9 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 13#'S OF FOOD WORTH $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. – COS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE PREP TABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING UTILITY MOP SINK(WASH ROOM).MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING DUSTS DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN DIRECTLY ABOVE REFRIGERATOR SOUTH WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JAN 122018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 12
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 52018FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2018
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINED AT 49.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(GROUND PORK AND RICE) BEING STORED INSIDE OF SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER TO BE AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COLDING HOLDING UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. PLEASE EMAIL cdphfood@cityofchicago.org or fax: 312.746.4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN ABOVE MENTIONED COLD HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 2 BAGS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 47.8, 2 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 59.4F, AND 1/2 LB OF MEAT AT 47.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES THE VALUE OF 6LBS OF FOOD TO BE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVE BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED AT IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DIRTY ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER/COVERS FOR CUP HOLDER AT FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTERS INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 172017PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2017
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,CHEST FREEZER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND STEAM TABLE.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK
MAR 152017PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT 115.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED POTATOES 128.9F,2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 137.2F,2LBS. COOKED ALCAPURRIAS CON CARNE 131.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.5LBS.$19.35.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,CHEST FREEZER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND STEAM TABLE.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
AUG 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD IN THE UP RIGHT FREEZER IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, USING GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES,ZIPLOC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN FREEZER, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CHOPPER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FRONT CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS, AND FRONT CEILING VENTS OVER THE FRONT HAND SINK. RECAULK THE WALL AROUND THE REAR HAND SINK.
JAN 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED UNUSED FREEZER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CELING IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT. CLEAN WALL UNDER REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JAN 272015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF KITCHEN NOT PAINTED/SEALED. (MUST SEAL PAINT RAW WOOD)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS BY REAR DOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTERPROOF INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOUND BURNT AND NOT SHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT PREMISES.
JAN 162014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair/broken, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged stained ceiling tiles shall be repaired/replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
MAR 282013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT REAR KITCHEN AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
MAY 212012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Coving along wallbase and behind equipment not maintained. Instructed to reseal rubber coving along wallbase.
MAY 102012FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2012
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in right side of three compartment sink, water coming up middle of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Coving along wallbase and behind equipment not maintained. Instructed to reseal rubber coving along wallbase.
APR 192011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT DOOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTBULBS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT OR PROVIDE SHATTERFROOFED LIGHTBULB.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
APR 122011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTBULBS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT OR PROVIDE SHATTERFROOFED LIGHTBULB.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETTER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
JUN 12010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTACT PAPER/LINER ON WOODEN DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REPLACE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE CONTAINER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. (NOTES SOME GREASE BUILD-UP).
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT (FRONT DISPLAY).
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →