APR 16
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CURRENCY EXCHANGE CAFE/BING.
BEAT. 32/100
305-307 E GARFIELD · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 16, 2025 · passed
Failed 6 of 17 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AND THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
DEC 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, EGGS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE FURNACE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 192022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINE (NOT USE) NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND CONTINUE TO USE THE 3 COMP SINK UNTIL REPAIR. DISH MAHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY AND CLUTTERED. MUST ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN VERY CLUTTER. MUST ORGANIZE AND CLEAN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
NOV 192019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 142019FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2019
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2345308 ON 11-7-19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION: (#60)MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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NOV 72019FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2019
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENUS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION violation 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA BEHIND UNDER THE COUNTER WINE COOLER, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO NOTED 10-15 DROPPINGS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND UNDER THE SINK IN THE BASEMENT CUSTOMER WASHROOM. (ALL NOTED ON THE 307 E GARFIELD SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT) MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SEE VIOLATION #60.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION: #39 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2243843 DATED 12/26/2018 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
DEC 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT PACKAGED FOODS ITEMS(SANDWICHES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR 1ST FL. MOPSINK IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 172018FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2018
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT PACKAGED FOODS ITEMS(SANDWICHES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR BOTH PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AT BAR .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED DRINKING STRAWS ON DISPLAY FOR SELF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE WRAPPED OR AN APPROVED DISPENSER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR 1ST FL. MOPSINK IN PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE RUST OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE DRAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, THE WALL OF THE SUB PUMP ROOM AND ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
MAY 182016PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2016
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE TRAP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE SUMP PUMP IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS,THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND THE INTERIOR OF MOP SINKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA. MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT EACH ICE MACHINE WHERE MISSING. NOTED WATER FROM THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND PIPES OVER THE DRAIN TO PREVENT SPLASHING. MUST ALSO INSTALL VENTILATION IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE CAFE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS AND .IN THE BASEMENT BAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE MILK CRATES USED TO STORE ITEMS. MUST ALSO REMOVE MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
MAY 102016FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2016
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE DETERGENT FOR THE MECHANICAL WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT DISH MACHINE MAY PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, INSIDE THE FRYER,ALONG THE COOK LINE,ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF PREP TABLES,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO, BEHIND THE COFFEE BAR ALONG WALLS AND ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF THE PREP TABLES. ALSO, IN THE BASEMENT ON OPEN SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR, UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE DINING AREA,UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER THE SOILED LINEN HAMPER, NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, IN THE REAR BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK, IN THE REAR METER ROOM ON LEDGES, IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS, AND IN THE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE REAR BASEMENT STAIRS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SOILED LINEN HAMPER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (RICE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN/CRACKED PLATES, BOWLS, AND OTHER MULTI-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE TRAP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS,THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND THE INTERIOR OF MOP SINKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA. MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT EACH ICE MACHINE WHERE MISSING. NOTED WATER FROM THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND PIPES OVER THE DRAIN TO PREVENT SPLASHING. MUST ALSO INSTALL VENTILATION IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE CAFE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS AND .IN THE BASEMENT BAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE MILK CRATES USED TO STORE ITEMS. MUST ALSO REMOVE MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
FEB 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 272016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE SIDES OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, IN THE BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE RACKS, ALONG WALLS, IN THE WASHROOM, IN THE FURNACE ROOM, AND IN THE UNFINISHED AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT CLOSETS AND IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 172015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 17
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL LEAKY WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT AREA AND GAPS IN BRICK WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
AUG 102015FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2015
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY DISH WASHER HE SWEPT THE FLOOR AND HANDLED THE DUST PAN LEFT THE KITCHEN CAME BACK WITH A PLASTIC BIN OF DIRTY DISHES AND PLACED THEM IN DISH WATER AND BEGAN WASHING DISHES WITH OUT WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK,ALSO THE COOK LEFT OUT OF THE KITCHEN HAD PUSHED THE SWINGING DOOR WITH HIS HANDS CAME IN AND HANDLED A BOWL AND PUT FOOD INSIDE OF IT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN, BAR AREA & BASEMENT PREP STORAGE AREA,ON MOTOR OF STOVE,INSIDE LOWER CABINET OF FRYER,IN PLASTIC BIN WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,BOOK & DISH SHELVES IN DINING AREA,BAR AREA AT GLASS STORAGE.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/10/15.RODENT PROOF DOOR.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL HOLE IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL AT FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL LEAKY WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR TOILETROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA STORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.
NOV 52014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT 2 DOOR FREEZER,1ST. FLOOR BOX FREEZER, TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND 1ST. FLOOR REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAY 192014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 19
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE BIN WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD FRONT NEXT TO COFFEE MACHINE FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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