SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CUBA 312.

BEAT. 25/100

2054 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 26, 2023 · passed

Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 26
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 :OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

4-501.11 :OBSERVED SHELVES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON FRONT EXTERIOR BASE OF MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 24
2023
FAILED
15 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT DISCLOSURE ADDED TO UNDERCOOKED AND COOKED TO ORDER ITEMS SUCH AS EL PADRINO, MAR Y TIERRA AND CASTRO'S LAST MEAL. INSTRUCTED TO ADDED DISCLOSURE TO MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINER OF SEASONING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON SHELF NEXT TO GRILL AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME ON OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

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

OBSERVED SHELVES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND LIDS OF FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH RUST ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

OBSERVED SHELF ABOVE STOVE TOP LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SHELF IN GOOD CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ABOVE ONE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHENN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE STORAGE RACK.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF FRYER INSIDE CABINET. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ONE DOOR SILVER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP WITH BUILDUP ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AREA AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS SURROUNDING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS WASHER, DRYER, BIKE AND WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN BACKYARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON FRONT EXTERIOR BASE OF MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM AND DUSTY FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSEERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH GRILL AND STOVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED SHRIMP 48.4F, CHEESE SAUCE 48.9F, RED SAUCE WITH GARLIC 47.5F, BEEF EMPANADAS 46.4F, EGGS, 45.7F,YUCA 46.9F,AND COOKED GROUND BEEF 47.1F HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSEREVED THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 46.6F LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN EMPLOYEE COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR BACK PORCH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON CUTTING BOARDS AN HADNSINKS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PRPEP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET FILLED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD IS BEIN STORED NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABALE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT FINISH PAINTING WALL TO ENSURE THAT THE WALLS STAY SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR BACKPORCH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING UNITS.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A.

AUG 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.MENU ITEMS SUCH AS CEVICHE AND EGG TOPPING FOR SANDWICH NOT REMINDED OR DISCLOSED ON THE PRINTED MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLANKS WITH DEEP KNIFE CUTS STORED WITH CLEAN DISHES ON THE COOKS LINE TO BE USED AS FOOD CONTACT PLATES/PLATTERS. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES AND USE DISHWARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.-

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

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/POTS & PANS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.----OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.----- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.---- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HOT HOLDING UNITS, DEEP FRYER AND FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

AUG 12
2020
FAILED
15 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN A REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED BEEF AT 49.8F, STUFFED EMPANADAS AT 44.6F, MEAT IN MARINADE AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 49.1F. APPROXIMATLY 30 POUNDS DISCARDED @ $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN REFRIGERATION LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED BLACK BEANS WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF 8/11, 30 LBS COOKED BEEF WITH A PREPARATION DATE 8/11, 20 LBS COOKED YUCCA WITH A DATE 8/11. ALL DISCARDED. $200.00 VALUE. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.MENU ITEMS SUCH AS CEVICHE AND EGG TOPPING FOR SANDWICH NOT REMINDED OR DISCLOSED ON THE PRINTED MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED A TALL REACH-IN COOLER OPERATING AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST HOLD A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLANKS WITH DEEP KNIFE CUTS STORED WITH CLEAN DISHES ON THE COOKS LINE TO BE USED AS FOOD CONTACT PLATES/PLATTERS. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES AND USE DISHWARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.----OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.

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

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/POTS & PANS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.----OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HOT HOLDING UNITS, DEEP FRYER AND FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2261950 ON 2-14-19 NOT CORRECTED. #39-: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP. #51- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-14-19 #2261950 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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FEB 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED ON POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALL VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS AS OUTLINED ON POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

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

OBSERVED THICK ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPERS NOT WORKING ALSO BOTH FAUCETS AT SAME SINK WATER LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AND REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 8
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOWL USED AS SCOOP AND STORED INSIDE BEAN CONTAINER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE.

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

OBSERVED NO CLEANING TOOL FOR WATER BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMALL BRUSH SO THAT INSIDE OF WATER BOTTLE CAN BE CLEANED PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT PREP COOLER DOOR HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY ON VENTILATION IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED HOLE AROUND WIRE/PIPES ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LIGHT SHIELD IN NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND ALL LIGHT SHIELD TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMNET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTERS IN BASEMENT. OPERATOR SAID THAT IS FOR BUILDING OWNER'S PROPERTY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OR REMOVE.

JUN 16
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE WHITE BULK CONTAINER HOLDING RICE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY LABELED. MUST ALWAYS USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOODS. FOUND STEAK MEAT INSIDE WHITE SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PORTION OF ENTIRE GASKET AT THE 1DR FREEZER TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRI LOCATED AT THE COOKING LINE. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE UP-RIGHT 1DR FEEEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST SEAL OPENING/HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE STEP LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AT FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

MUST SEAL OPENING/HOLE AT THE EXTERIOR OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR FRAME AT WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES COMING THROUGH WALL AT STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS LOCATED IN THE MOP CLOSET AREA AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 12
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

HAS NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT BULBS ON KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. MISSING GROUT ON WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON REAR WALL AND AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

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

HAS NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT BULBS ON KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HAS NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. HAS SMALL PLUMBING LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN OUTSIDE REAR YARD AREA AND REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 9
2015
FAILED
0 violations

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 →

NEARBY IN NORTH CENTER