COYOTES RESTAURANT, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

1451 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).

25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

143

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 1

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FORKING ON THE DRYING RACK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE PREP AREA AND FOUND FOOD BASKETS ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN A COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA: CHICKEN AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 48.6F, HAM AT 48.7F, STEAK AT 50.5F, STUFFED PEPPERS AT 48.0F, PORK AT 47.7F, EGGS AT 61.3F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 53.8F, SLICED TOMATOES 55.2F AND SLICED ONION 58.1F APPROX. 25 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUED AT $200 WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR (COLD HOLD UNIT) AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD-FOR-INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A COUPLE OF LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS (CHILI) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE CONTENT'S COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRON OF WALK IN COOLER AND A SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WASHING AREA AND ABOVE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 4

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength FOUND GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT OF GRIDDLE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): FOUND INSIDE OF FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: FOUND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: **C** FOUND WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: FOUND FOOD PREP AREA FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

JUL 31

2023

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

FOUND EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LID. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 73 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY REFRIED BEANS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 120F. ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION. FOOD DISCARDED 2 LBS AT $3.00.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEANS, EGGS, CHICKEN AND A VARIETY OF SOUP) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 71F - 57F LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AT APPROX 20LBS COST $375. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED BEANS, AND COOKED RICE, 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 VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 3 HOUSE FLIES AND 7 SMALL FLIES LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT OF GRIDDLE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND INSIDE OF FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD PREP AREA FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

MAY 15

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN ICE CREAM DISPENSING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE ( TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, RICE, CHICKEN, SOURCREAM, EGGS, BEANS, AND RICE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57.9 - 47.8F. LOCATED IN 2 OUT OF 3 REACH-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS ( 40 LBS AT $300 ). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE THE REACH-IN COOLER. REACH-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT OF GRIDDLE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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MAR 2

2022

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNEVEN AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING THAT IS DEATTACHED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FEB 24

2022

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING, OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. SAID TCS FOOD WAS FROZEN AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD RODENTS ON RODENT TRAPS IN THE VERY FAR REAR OF THE BASEMENT/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS IN CHIP CONTAINER BEING STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STACK CHIP CONTAINERS ON TOP OF CHIPS OR PLACE A SHEET OF PARCHMENT PAPER IN BETWEEN CHIP CONTAINERS TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.12 OBSERVED SEWAGE WATER BACK UP FROM A FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND NEVER ALLOW SEWAGE WATER TO BACK UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. FACILITY MAY USE OTHER ADEQUATE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS, TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNEVEN AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING THAT IS DEATTACHED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

NOV 12

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PREMISES WITH A PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS, HOWEVER PREMISES HAS NO SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SUPPLIES OR A CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE: FOUND 10LBS OF RAW SHRIMPS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SHRIMPS. TOTAL COST AT $95. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT NO LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN W/LID IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

FEB 25

2021

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR (1/4 GAPS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT (2) DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM MISSING IT'S COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE ICE CREAM PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO FLOORS NEED REPAIR IN SPOTS, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SEP 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOTORIOUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH USED FOR CEVECHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, BUT NOT THE DISCLOSURE FOR THE RAW FISH CEVICHE, AND SUNNY SIDE EGGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE WITH A ASTERISK, AND A FOOTNOTE. YOU CAN USE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABLE STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT ICECREAM FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT THE ICECREAM 3 COMP. SINK, ISTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT ICECREAM STATION, AND FRONT OVER REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUL 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION AT PROPER CONCENTRATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER A WASH SINK COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR REMOVING RUST AND PEELING PAINT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

AUG 1

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. MAINTAIN SAME. -CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS ON THE 1ST FL AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS HAS THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT INSIDE OF IT. THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS HAS FOOD AND DIRT IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Food Temperature

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

THERE IS WATER, DIRT, GREASE AND DECAYING FOOD BEHIND THE STAINLESS STEEL REACH IN COOLER AND COOLING/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, DIRT AND DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SHIFT WERE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 21

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN THE FRONT ICECREAM 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT PREP LINE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA STOVE,DRIP TRAY,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND FRYER DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FRONT SLICER, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GRAFATI ON THE RESTROOM INTERIOR DOOR AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN MENS ROOM DUSTY CEILING FAN.

NOV 17

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF NOZZLES ON BEVERAGE MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

APR 1

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR SHOW DOCUMENTATION THAT EACH FOOD HANDLER WORKING HAS RECEIVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR BEEN EMPLOYED LESS THAN 30 DAYS.

MAR 25

2015

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL CARRY OUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET, GRILL, GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, FAN GUARDS ON REACH-IN COOLERS, SLICERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, SHAKE MIXER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING COVING ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE STYROFOAM CUP AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSIL FOR DISPENSING LEMONADE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

JUN 3

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE/OVEN,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIOR CABINET OF HANDSINK IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING. ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED NEAR BASEMENT OFFICE 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHTS IN BASEMENT OVER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS HAVE NO SHIELDS. PROVIDE SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT ICE CREAM SERVICE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 28

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HOT DOG,BEEF,PORK,HAM ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.FOUND BEEF AT 52.9F AND OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HOT DOGS,BEEF,COOKED PORK,BREADED STEAK WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.9F-53.9F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $280.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE/OVEN,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIOR CABINET OF HANDSINK IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHTS IN BASEMENT OVER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS HAVE NO SHIELDS. PROVIDE SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT ICE CREAM SERVICE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 19

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE JUICER, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, MICROWAVE. CLEAN TABLE SHELF UNDER STEAMER, AND OVEN DRIP TRAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BASEMENT DRAIN COVER MISSING NEED TO REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE BASEMENT SPRAYER (LEAKING)

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT CLUTTERED WITH CARDBOARD NEED TO BAIL TOGETHER AND REMOVE.

JUL 13

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVE BURNERS IS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN OUT THE STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS WET AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOOR.

MAR 12

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE KNIVES AND KNIFE HOLDER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE KNIVES AND HOLDER IN SANITARY CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE REACH IN LOWBOY COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL HAS A MISSING SIDE PANEL AND IT IS WET AND DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER AND REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS DIRTY, CLEAN OUT DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

THE COOK IS WEARING STREET CLOTHES, A BIB APRON WAS FOUND FOR HIM TO WEAR.

SEP 19

2011

PASS 2 violations

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. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RODDED OUT IT HAS A FOUL ORDER COMMING OUT.

APR 26

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 22

2010

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT HAS ICY BUILD-UP ON COMPRESSOR AND PIPES BLOCKING AIR CIRCULATION, MUST DE-FROST UNIT AND MAKE SURE IT AND ALL OTHER REFRIGERATION IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AIR TEMPERATURES OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALSO NEED TO MAKE SURE ALL FREEZERS CAN MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURES OF 0 DEGREES OR BELOW.-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. HOT WATER MUST BE 110-120 DEGREES AT ALL SINKS AT NEXT VISIT(TURN HOT TANK UP).-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

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. FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HAS A 1 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH IT-MUST REPAIR THIS DOOE MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING AT BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.-NO CITATION ISSUED

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. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES & RACKS THROUGHOUT & THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPLACE ALL PLEXY GLASS SEPARATING DINING ROOM FROM PREP AREA. ADD AN ADDITIONAL PIECE OF PLEXY GLASS TO PROTECT PREP TABLE AREA WHERE CONTAINERS OF UNCOVERED CHIPS WILL BE STORED. REPAIR WALL(S) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT SEAMS. PAINT FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. CLEAN AND COVER OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. CLEAN UPPER SECTIONS OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINET FOR WASHBOWL IN WOMAN"S WASHROOM, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ANY OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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. SEAL HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVINGS THROUGHOUT. FINISH PAINTING CEILING IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS. SHIELD OR REPLACE LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A SHATTER-RESISTANT BULB.

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. MUST REPAIR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. SINGLE FLOOR BURNER IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH HOOD THAT DOES NOT APPEAR TO WOEK MUST BE REMOVED.

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