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Chicago Health Dept

2940 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

29 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

164

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 12

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA 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 HANDSINK IN REAR PREP UNABLE TO TURN OFF HOT WATER LEVER IN DISREPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN.

APR 16

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

: 3-307.11-- NOTED FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES. MUST REMOVE ALL AND STORE PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- METAL INTERIOR WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, SEPARATING FROM THE WALL AND EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 4-101.19--- TORN/DAMAGED PLASTIC DOOR CURTAINS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11--DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE ALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 8

2025

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME FOODS IN THE DINING AREA OR A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES. ----MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS, BOWLS, SPICES UNDER THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL AND STORE PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.-----NOTED A FLY SWATTER BEING STORED HANGING WITH CLEAN UTENSILS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT STORE CONTAMINATED PEST CONTROL TOOLS IN THE FOOD PREP, DISH AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 60.7F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.

Minor Sanitation

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

METAL INTERIOR WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, SEPARATING FROM THE WALL AND EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN/DAMAGED PLASTIC DOOR CURTAINS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.----MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE NORTH WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-14-24 REPORT #2589599. #56- OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS/CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE BOTH PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING BULB END CAPS/CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 14

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND/ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS/CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE BOTH PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING BULB END CAPS/CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT PREP AREAS.

FEB 1

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR ETC. ALSO LABEL FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOVE STOCK MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OUT OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREPTABLE AND WALLS MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN AND RUST THROUGHOUT THE UNIT,MUST REPLACE. BROKEN METAL INTERIOR LINER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER .REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN SAID DOOR AT BOTTOM

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

SMALL LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR BY THE GREASE TRAP, REGROUT AREA.

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JAN 26

2023

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR ETC. ALSO LABEL FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOVE STOCK MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OUT OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREPTABLE AND WALLS MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

SMALL LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR BY THE GREASE TRAP, REGROUT AREA.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-19-23,REPORT#2569925 #10) 5-205.11: HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING DUE TO HOT WATER HANDLE IS BROKEN CONTINUOSILY LEAKING. HOT WATER HANDLE IS COVERED . INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED 1-26-23 VIOLATION REMAIN THE SAME.

JAN 19

2023

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING DUE TO HOT WATER HANDLE IS BROKEN CONTINUOSILY LEAKING. HOT WATER HANDLE IS COVERED . INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR ETC. ALSO LABEL FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOVE STOCK MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OUT OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREPTABLE AND WALLS MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

SMALL LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR BY THE GREASE TRAP, REGROUT AREA.

SEP 23

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11--CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, AND POROUS DRYWALL. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11-- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 21

2021

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

: 3-603.11--- MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD SUCH AS UNDERCOOKED EGGS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU THAT DISCLOSES, REMINDS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14-- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

: 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE A CARDBOARD BOX AS A FOOD CONTAINER FOR COOKED FRIES ON THE COOKS LINE OR FOODS IN THE COOLERS. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11-- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, AND POROUS DRYWALL. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11-- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 15

2021

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE DISH/REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. COLDWATER IS ONLY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED CHICKEN. COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS PILED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER IN DEEP PANS AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 9-14-21 AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.4F & 48.4F. NOTED OTHER COOKED CHICKEN WINGS & LEGS IN LARGE METAL CANS WITH NO DATE LABELING AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.3F TO 72.1F. MANAGERS WRITTEN TEMPERATURE LOGS INDICATED THE COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS DATED 9/14 WERE COOKED AND COOLED TO 43F BY 11:30 AM ON 9/14 AND COOLED THE OTHER ASSORTED COOKED CHICKEN TO 43F ON 9-15-21. NOTED INTERNAL AMBIENT COOLER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 42.4F. NOTED NO COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS AT 43F. ALL 350LBS COOKED CHICKEN DISCARDED. ALSO NOTED WERE BLANCHED BEAN SPROUTS IMPROPERLY COOLING ON A PREP TABLE IN A LARGE, DEEP BOWL COVERED WITH PLASTIC AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72.6F WITH NO COOLING LOGS FOR BEAN SPROUTS. SPROUTS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS, COOLING TIMES, AND TEMPERATURES. REVIEWED ACCURATE AND HONEST TEMPERATURE LOG-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. CHICKEN WITH NO DATES NOTED OR PREPARATION DATES ONLY AND NO PROCEDURE PROVIDED INDICATING A DATE LABELING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPIRATION DATES FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD SUCH AS UNDERCOOKED EGGS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU THAT DISCLOSES, REMINDS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE A CARDBOARD BOX AS A FOOD CONTAINER FOR COOKED FRIES ON THE COOKS LINE OR FOODS IN THE COOLERS. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, AND POROUS DRYWALL. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-31-22 REPORT #2366659 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #53-: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MAR 31

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ICE MACHINE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED ICE MACHINE DOOR.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 24

2020

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ICE MACHINE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED ICE MACHINE DOOR.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE SNAPPLE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2300679 DATED ON 07/03/19 NOT CORRECTED-#51 A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE, #56 MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN SHIELDS AT PREP AREA, #58 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. ALL SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. -

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTH WHITE REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH NO EXTERIOR HANDLES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN,FREE OF DEBRIS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, THE RELEASE HANDLES ARE WRAPPED WITH FILTHY PLASTIC BAGS AND TIED TO THE LEG OF THE UNIT FOR WATER RELEASE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED,RUSTY AND DIRTY.REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER THE SHELVES INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BEHIND THE RACKS AT STORAGE AREA IS BROKEN,NOT CLEANABLE.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR WALL;SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.PROVIDED.REPLACE BROKEN SHIELD AT PREP AREA

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE -INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 3

2019

FAIL 19 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.HOT WATER VALVE SHUT OFF DUE TO FAUCET CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.MUST REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED ON 7-9-19 HANDWASHING SINK HOT WATER VALVE REPAIRED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND ABOUT 100 POUNDS OF COOKED FRIED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON RACKS AT KITCHEN, FRIED CHICKEN TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 82.0F TO 88.9F. MANAGEMENT COULD NOT PROVIDE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON WHEN COOLING PROCESS BEGAN. ALSO, HAD NO OTHER FORMS OF VERIFICATION AVAILABLE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE. POUNDS 100,VALUE 200. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COOKED MUSHROOMS AT TEMP OF 50.4F-55.2F AND 57F; BLANCHED ZUCCHINI AT TEMP OF 55F; SHREDDED LETTUCE IN WATER AT TEMP OF 52.5F; KIMCHEE AT TEMP OF 52F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 55.7F. TCS COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD IN QUESTION DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUND 50,VALUE 150 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMPROPER COOLING PROCESS. COOKED/FRIED CHICKEN IS COOKED IN LARGE QUANTITY AND STORED INSIDE GRAY DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON RACKS AT REAR PREP AREA, A FAN STORED ACROSS FROM MENTIONED SHELF PROVIDING COOL AIR(METHOD TO COOL OFF FOOD).SOME OF TCS FOODS WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(WAS DISCARDED). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/FOLLOW METHODS BASED ON THIS TYPE OF FOOD A-1)PLACING FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS; A-2)SEPARATING FOOD INTO SMALLER OR THINNER PORTION(SINGLE LAYER); A-3)USING RAPID COOLING EQUIPMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

INTERIOR AIR OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.4F. INSIDE THE UNIT TCS FOOD: COOKED MUSHROOMS,KIMCHEE,COOKED ZUCCHINI,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC.INTERIOR AIR OF DISPLAY COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED ON 7-9-19 UNIT REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED TEMP OF 38F TO 40.2F. UNTAGGED UNIT

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. -

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTH WHITE REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH NO EXTERIOR HANDLES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN,FREE OF DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED,RUSTY AND DIRTY.REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE BY THE REAR DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLED GREASE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND,WALL BEHIND THE CONTAINER AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. CLEAN SURROUNDING WALL AND CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER THE SHELVES INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BEHIND THE RACKS AT STORAGE AREA IS BROKEN,NOT CLEANABLE.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR WALL;SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.PROVIDED.REPLACE BROKEN SHIELD AT PREP AREA

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE -INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OCT 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

3-501.14 FOUND ABOUT 200 POUNDS OF COOKED FRIED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON RACKS AT KITCHEN. FRIED CHICKEN TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 70.0F TO 82.0F. MANAGEMENT COULD NOT PROVIDE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON WHEN COOLING PROCESS BEGAN. ALSO, HAD NO OTHER FORMS OF VERIFICATION AVAILABLE. PRIORTY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 200 POUNDS OF FRIED CHICKEN.VALUE ABOUT 350 DOLLARS.

APR 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS OF FRIED CHICKEN ON SHELVING UNITS AT TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 70.OF- 85.OF. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF 100 POUNDS OF FRIED CHICKEN VALUE AT 200 DOLLARS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JUL 25

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DIFFERENT CUTS OF CHICKEN STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED CHICKEN STRIPS AT 88-100 DEGREES F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 58-71 DEGREES F, AND CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS AT 56 DEGREES F. OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CANS (APPROX. 50 GALLON SIZE) BEING USED TO IMPROPERLY COOL CHICKEN WINGS. ALSO NOTED BUS TUBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS IMPROPERLY COOLING, COVERED IN PLASTIC WRAP WHILE STILL HOT, AND STACKED CONTAINERS ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 460 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $800. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND UTENSILS ACCUMULATING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES BETWEEN GREASE TRAP AND WALL. MUST INSTALL COVING AT FLOOR SURROUNDING THE COOK LINE PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR WALL TO LEFT OF COOK LINE WHERE CORNER GUARD HAS BROKEN OFF AND PLASTIC WALL COVERING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

FEB 8

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN THE REAR WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED 20 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50-54 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED $80 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR EGGS BEING COOKED TO ORDER FOR VARIOUS "BOWLS" ON THE MENU. MUST PROVIDE A PLACARD IN PUBLIC VIEW OR PRINTED ON THE MENU.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST BOTH UPRIGHT WHITE FREEZERS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE ON REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER. NOTED CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH BROKEN LIDS BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LIDS (MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR).

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN GARBAGE (EMPTY BOXES, PLASTIC WRAP) FROM FLOOR BEHIND SODA STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR, IN THE MAIN HALLWAY, THAT IS APPROX. 6 INCHES WIDE AND APPROX. 3 INCHES DEEP. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MINIMIZE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE, INCLUDING WATER DAMAGED DRYWALL PIECES, SOILED BUCKETS FILLED WITH UNKNOWN GREASE-LIKE SUBSTANCE, AND ANY INOPERABLE/BROKEN RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT.

JUL 27

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABLED.

JUL 26

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS KIM CHEE (PICKLED CABBAGE AND RADISH) FOUND IN TWO UNLABELED GLASS JARS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. MANAGEMENT STATES THIS PRODUCT IS FOR THE OWNERS PERSONAL USE. OTHER KIM CHEE LOCATED IN THE SAME COOLER FOUND PROPERLY LABELED FROM CHICAGO KIM CHEE LOCATED IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL. MANAGER STATES THAT IS THE KIM CHEE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS. UNAPPROVED KIM CHEE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 55.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS KIM CHEE AT 51.5F. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 48.5F WITH COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 43.9 TO 76.8F. COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINS A 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

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: RAW CHICKEN AT 43.9F AND 46.4F. COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.6, 50.3F, 53.4F AND 76.8F. IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER: CHEESE AT 45.9F, 53.2F, KIM CHEE AT 51.5F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED AMOUNT TO BE 1,220 LBS AND AN ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $1,695.80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK WAS FOUND TO BE 90.5 AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 90.3F. MANAGEMENT STATES TOO MUCH HOT WATER WAS BEING USED WHILE WASHING DISHES. WATER WAS LATER RESTORED AND HOT WATER TANK RECOVERED TO A TEMPERATURE OF 116.1F. RECOMMEND TO MANAGEMENT OBTAINING A LARGER HOT WATER TANK TO SUPPLY ENOUGH HOT WATER TO OPERATE FACILITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABLED.

MAR 11

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS KIM CHEE (PICKLED CABBAGE AND RADISH) ON PREMISED FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. MANAGER STATES KIM CHEE IS PURCHASED FROM THE OWNERS FAMILY FACILITY. KIM CHEE CONTAINERS FROM THE FAMILY FACILITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS AN IMPROPERLY LABELED ONE GALLON GLASS JAR AND A USED SOY SAUCE 5 GALLON BUCKET. NO BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND NO RECEIPT OR INVOICE AVAILABLE. THIS RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THEN REPACKAGES THE KIM CHEE IN PRE-PACKAGED 16 OZ. CONTAINERS FOR SALE. ALL KIN CHEE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE OR SELL UNTIL SOURCE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 LB FRIED EGGS (2) IN A PAN ON METAL RACK SHELVING ON THE FRONT PREP STATION AT 129.3F. EGGS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO, TOUCHING THE CARDBOARD CONTAINERS OF FRESH VEGETABLES, RADISH, CUCUMBERS AND A CONTAINER OF PREPARED READY TO EAT CUCUMBERS. CASES OF RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY OVER CASES OF THE ABOVE FRESH VEGETABLES. FRESH LETTUCE STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW EGGS. ALSO OBSERVED LOOSELY COVERED PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO, TOUCHING THE LOOSELY COVERED CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE SAME WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REARRANGED COOLER AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS POSSIBLY CONTAMINATED. ESTIMATED PONDS DISCARDED TO BE 170 LBS VEGETABLES AND 120 LBS CHICKEN. ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $160.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY KNIVES FOUND STORED AT THE CLEAN DISH AREA ON THE MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER. MUST STORE KNIVES CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEXT TO AND UNDER THE REAR PREP, TWO DOOR GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAP IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WITH GREASE AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.

JAN 6

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEXT TO AND UNDER THE REAR PREP, TWO DOOR GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH THE MENS AND LADIES WASHROOMS MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

MAR 13

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 6 POUNDS OF CHICKEN IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 55.9F, 7 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ON THE PREP TABLE AT 63.8F, AND 9 POUNDS OF CHICKEN IN THE REAR STEAM TRAY AT 113.9F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HOLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND ONE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK FOUND IN THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE FAUCET NECK (ELECTRICAL TAPE COVERING). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

SEP 5

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURE OF 64.3F AND 67.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED ALL FOOD APPROXIMATELY 40LBS VALUE OF $175. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER 6 INCHES OF FLOOR/WALL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 10

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.6F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATE ALL FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 44 LBS VALUE OF $56. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE PREP REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADES STORAGES BAGS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

MAY 22

2013

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 BEING STORED INSIDE UNUSED WARMER UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERTURE STRIP COOKED CHICKEN AT 106.5F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED ALL FOOD APPROXIMATELY 22 LBS VALUE OF $55. TEMPERATURE LOG GIVEN AND EXPLAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 10

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 2

2011

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 45.5F-46.9F-,AND STRIP COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50F.FOOD WAS COOKED ON 3-1-11..NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 50.VALUE $ 280.TEMPERATURE LOG GIVEN AND EXPLAINED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72078-17

Critical Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO FIX.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO72078

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 LEAKING FAUCET AND LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

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. PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

AUG 19

2010

PASS 6 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. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE FREEZER.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS. SEAL AND REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BASE IN THE PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING EXHAUST VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO LIGHTING IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

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