DA LOCAL BOY.
335 S FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
7 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 192026PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PROTEINS, COOKED VEGETABLES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PLASTIC CUPS AND BOWLS WITH UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF IN-USE UTENSILS WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ALONG THE FRONT GRILL LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED ON SHELF IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWELS AND STORE SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE FRONT GRILL LINE AREA DRAWER COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED AND MISSING IN SOME AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GRILL LINE AREA DRAWER COOLER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, DEFLECTOR CAP MISSING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DEFLECTOR CAP FOR THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO BE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S OR UNISEX WASHROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING STAFF ON-SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 262025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
OCT 312024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Clean utensils rack placed next to mop sink at dish room, instructed to install a barrier or move away.
Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food, Instructed to use proper scoops.
NOV 72023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED ON A KNIFE STORED AND ICE MACHINE AROUND THE BIN TO MAINTAIN IT. ALL THINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR COOKED RICE (15 QUARTZ) AT 47F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND LEFT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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APR 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COOLING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER PLACED COOKED RICE IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER TIGHTLY COVERED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER FOR COOLING, RICE AT 116 DEGREES F INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLER OF APPROVED COOLING METHODS. FOOD HANDLER UTILIZED APPROVED COOLING AT TIME INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #22
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE,ONE 5 POUND PANS OF DUCK AND ONE 5 POUNDS PAN OF PORK COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 46-61.3 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN COLD HOLDING DRAWER AREA. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR LOWER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 9 POUNDS $ 80. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REST ROOM IN DISREPAIR. WALL OPEN PIPES PLUMBING EXPOSED DRYWALL MISSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT IN RESTROOM IS DISREPAIR (NONFUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND APPROX 120-LBS OF GUMBO WITH BEANS, POTATOES,VEGGIES (DATED 1-17)YESTERDAY INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.0F-51.8F.FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MAMAGER,CDI COST APPROX $ 60.00. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
VENT IN CEILING IN WASHROOM DUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO SOILED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP, AND DUSTY LIGHTSHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND CLEAN LIGHTSHIELD.
AUG 222017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE SHELF WITH CLEAN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 212016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
UPPER AND LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN OR RE-PAINT WALL AERES.
MAR 112016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
EXTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT ,(BROOM DUST PANS)NOT MAINTAINED,DIRTY.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN CLEANINGEQUIPMENT AFTER USE BEFORE STORING.
NOV 102015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST TIGHTEN TOILET FLUSH KNOB IN THE RESTROOM TOILET WATER TANK.
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