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2723 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 12 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 122025PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO FOOD EMPLOYEES DRINKING OUT OF AN OPEN CUP AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DRINK BEVERAGE WITH A LID AND STRAW OR GO TO A SEPERATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINK AT END OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORING OF RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED IN REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED THE RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED IN ONE BIG CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN SEPERATE FROM RAW BEEF TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 61-63F. OBSERVED EGGS AND FRIED CHICKEN HELD OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 61F-63F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF OIL WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON WORKING CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
OBSERVED 2 BAGS OF ONIONS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT HALLWAY. MUST STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED 3 BROKEN SINK STOPPER HANDLES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MAIN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED DIRTY APRONS HANGING ON FOOD STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
OBSERVED CONTAINER STORED WITH BURNT OUT CIGARETTES LOCATED IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA. All ashtrays shall be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited. 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. All ashtrays shall be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited
OCT 22024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-304.14//OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
4-501.12//OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN AREAS WITH DEEP STAINS ADN OPEN SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH RESTORING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-601.11(B)// OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11// NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON NORTHEAST WALL OF "BUS STATION" AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN UPSTAIRS KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 242024FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SPILL KIT SUPPLIED WITH (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT MAY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH WASH RAG, SINGLE USE GLOVE, ROUND TRAY, CONTAINER WITH SPONGE. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED IN ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS COOKED MUSHROOM 45.3 F, EGG WHITES 46.9 F, RAW SHRIMP 44.6F, RAW STEAK 44.6 F, MARINATED CHICKEN 44.4 F, COOKED PORK 54.8, IN PREP DELI COOLER IN UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS VALUED AT $600.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEMS NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN AREAS WITH DEEP STAINS ADN OPEN SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH RESTORING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX GUEST/ EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON NORTHEAST WALL OF "BUS STATION" AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN UPSTAIRS KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2584253 CONDUCTED ON 10/30/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.11----MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 6-501.113--- THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD DOORWAY INTO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 302023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-201.11----MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 6-501.113--- THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD DOORWAY INTO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
OCT 252023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST VERIFY THE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. A SAMPLE WAS GIVEN ON 10-16-23, AND REVIEWED THE REQUIRED HEALTH CODE FOR THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
: 3-302.12---: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
3-304.12---ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE MACHINES. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS.
: 4-903.11(A; C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE HALLWAY BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
6-202.11--- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 10-16-23 REPORT #2583451 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #38- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING/POOLING WATER, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE AGAIN FOR RATS AND REPLACE MISSING GLUE BOARDS. #60- 8-404.13 (B4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12/2/21 REPORT #2544971 NOT CORRECTED #55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WITH DIRTY STANDING WATER AND STORAGE AREAS, AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND WHERE NECESSARY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 162023FAILED24 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR AL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. TEA/SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS FOOD PREP TO RINSE TEA LEAVES. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
NO SOAP IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: THE BAR HAND SINK, THE SERVER STATION HAND SINK, THE BASEMENT DISH/PREP, AND THE BASEMENT MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C); SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING HAND-WASHING SINKS. THE BAR HAND SINK, THE SERVER STATION HAND SINK, THE BASEMENT DISH/PREP, AND THE BASEMENT MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. THE BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C); SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING THE KITCHEN UTILITY MOP SINK FOR SOAKING/RINSING/CLEANING DIRTY DISHES. REVIEWED ALL DISH WASHING OF ALL DISHES/POTS/PANS MUST BE PERFORMED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN A PAN IN THE COOKS LINE PREP REA HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72F. INSTRUCTED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT ALL TIMES AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO COOKED DUCKS, APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS, HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOKER AT 70.8F. DUCKS WERE NOTED TO BE TIGHTLY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP, AND NO COOLING LOGS WERE MAINTAINED. REVIEWED PROPER TIME/TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COOLING AND HOLDING COLD FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005; SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SIGHT TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER BASEMENT SHELVING AT ENTRANCE TO PREP, 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR BASEMENT KITCHEN POT/PAN STORAGE AND SUMP PUMP ROOM. STANDING WATER AND DROPPINGS IN ADJACENT CLOSET. RECENT PEST SERVICE ON 10/9/23 NOTED 13 RATS TOTAL CAUGHT IN TRAPS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, REMOVE ALL STANDING/POOLING WATER, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE AGAIN FOR RATS AND REPLACE MISSING GLUE BOARDS/REMOVE DEAD RATS ON GLUE BOARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER.----ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE MACHINES. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE HALLWAY, BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS CONTAINERS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS ----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE.
MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS, TINFOIL, OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.----EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.--- INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.----INTERIOR LID OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
ALL BATHROOM FIXTURES NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL.
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, AND DEBRIS: UNDER THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY STORAGE, ALL WASHROOMS, ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.----MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD DOORWAY INTO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12/2/21 REPORT #2544971 NOT CORRECTED #47-4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWAY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WITH DIRTY STANDING WATER AND STORAGE AREAS, AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND WHERE NECESSARY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
2-101.11 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE MEN'S TOILET AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA (WATER ON FLOOR SIPPING FROM BASE OF TOILET). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH STAIRWAY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WITH DIRTY STANDING WATER AND STORAGE AREAS, AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.MUST ALSO UPGRADE HOUSE HOUSEKEEPING.
NOV 222021FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
NOTED HAND WASHES SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR COFFEE STATION INACCESSIBLE WITH FOOD TRAY AND UMBRELLA INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CORNER WALL BASE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATING PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE -
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE MEN'S TOILET AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA (WATER ON FLOOR SIPPING FROM BASE OF TOILET). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH STAIRWAY AT THE BASEMENT, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED DINING AREA OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, AND STORAGE AREAS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.MUST ALSO UPGRADE HOUSE HOUSEKEEPING.
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
AUG 52020PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
FLOUR,SUGAR ETC, NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER.
NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK , ALSO FLOOR DRAIN AT NORTH- EAST CORNER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. NEED TO REMOVE FILTHY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SPRAYER AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
OUTSIDE GROUND AT GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 282020FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT SAID SINKS.ALSO BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER,REPAIR/REPLACE UNITS MENTIONED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. UPON MY REQUEST MANGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
FOUND TCS HOT FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: A LARGE POT OF CHICKEN STOCK AND PIECES OF CHICKEN ON TOP THE ONE BURNER AT TEMP OF 120F TO 127F; TWO CONTAINER(TOTAL OF 7 POUNDS)OF COOKED RICE ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 88.6F TO 89.7F; TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 19,VALUE 100. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
FOUND TWO COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 45F. TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUND 3,VALUE 10 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
DRY FOOD CONTAINERS :FLOUR,SUGAR ETC, NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER.
NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK , ALSO FLOOR DRAIN AT NORTH- EAST CORNER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. NEED TO REMOVE FILTHY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SPRAYER AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. ADDITIONAL HOT WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
OUTSIDE GROUND AT GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAY 202019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEES SHARED RESTROOM/S. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTER STAINLESS STEEL CAP/COVER AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 92019FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT COOK LINE/PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED FOR CONVENIENT USE/LOCATED NEAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK NEAR/ADJACENT TO COOK LINE/PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTER STAINLESS STEEL CAP/COVER AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT LIGHT FIXTURES IN BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SHIELD OR COVER AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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