SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DAN'S BAKERY& EATERY.

YOUR CALL. 74/100

2521-23 W 79TH ST · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 15, 2025 · passed

20 of 26 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 19 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
20 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
110
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 15
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO FRONT HAND WASHING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED INSTALL.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE...ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE AND A LEAK A THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL AREAS...AS WELL AS THE TOILET ROOM FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME OF THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA BADLY STAINED IN OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 2
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

DEAD INSECTS IN FURNACE CLOSET. INSTD TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN

JUN 14
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO HAVE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MULTI-USE BOWL AND STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS A DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR DRY STORAGE AND STORED IN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND CUPS AND REPLACE WITH A UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

HINGE ON FRYER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT OUT IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING

AUG 25
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND WEATHER STRIP OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLERS DIRTY, ALSO THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTIAN.

AUG 7
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND WEATHER STRIP OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLERS DIRTY, ALSO THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTIAN.

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JUL 31
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 HAND SINKS AND THE 2 COMP NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND ALSO HAVE LEAKS AT THE BOTTOM PIPES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND WEATHER STRIP OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLERS DIRTY, ALSO THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROO DOOR AS REQUIRED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTIAN.

AUG 18
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WET WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY, FOUND ON PREP-COUNTERS. WET CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS AND PLASTIC CONDIMENT CUPS SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE FOODS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR ALL DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR THE KITCHEN FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE KEPT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES IS FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE KEPT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR HAND SINK PLUMBING.

MAY 5
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IMPROPERLY LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL DISPENSERS AT HANDWASH SINKS ONLY

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

PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES THOUGH OUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT ON WALK IN FREEZER CEILING AND INTERIOR OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

OCT 20
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CONTAINER IN NEED OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

TILES MISSING ON WALL AT DOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 23
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

SEP 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE ON SITE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AT THE FOOD SERVING LINE AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT HOT HOLDING SERVICE- LINE STATION LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT THE FOOD SERVING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. APPROX 2 15-LBS OF COOKED PORK RIBS AT 48.0F, 55.0F . ALSO APPROX 2 LARGE DEEP ( 20, 25LB) WHITE CONTAINERS OF MACARONI PASTA/ CHEESE AT 51.0F,57.0F,( 2) 20-LB CORN BREAD STUFFING CONTAINERS AT 48.0F, 20-LB CONTAINER OF SWEET POTATO PIE FILLING AT 54.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ( TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED, DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 500.00.-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

FEB 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH SAID POLICY AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AT THE FOOD SERVING LINE AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS BEING HELD IN COLD HOLDING OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE UTILITY ROOM, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 22
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FRONT SLICER AND REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MAY 8
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 26
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS (10) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OPEN BAIT (GREEN PELLETS) SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT AND USE APPROVED PEST CONTROL MEASURES. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

WALL BASE IN STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INST TO REPAIR SAME.

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

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.

FEB 24
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OR STEAM TABLES WELLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

FEB 17
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN STORAGE ROOMS SCATTERED UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.

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

INTERIOR OR STEAM TABLES WELLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MAR 17
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR THAT IS SELF CLOSING.

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

OBSERVED THE MOP SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

AUG 21
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TWO REAR BULK STORAGE UNITS WITH BROKEN LIDS( HELD TOGERHER WITH TAPE), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

NOV 19
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEM IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST MAINTAIN ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN FREEZER, REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOV 10
2014
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434273 DATED 03/25/14 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-MUST REPLACE CRACKED/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. 36-MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. 41-MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEM IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST MAINTAIN ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN FREEZER, REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND ENFORCE THEM WEARING ONE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 25
2014
PASSED
8 violations
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CRACKED/DAMAGED WASHBOWL COUNTER TOP IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE TALL TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE MEAT SLICER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS (3) TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING.

APR 5
2013
PASSED
3 violations
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN MENS ROOM. ALSO REPAIR FRONT WALL(PEELING PAINT).

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

REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER.

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

OBSERVED USING HAND TOWELS TO STOP UP DRAIN AT 3 COMP. SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

APR 17
2012
PASSED
4 violations
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MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.NEED TO ADD LABEL FOR CAKES,AND PIES NAME ADDRESS, PHONE # INGREDIENTS, CONTAINS/ALLERGENT.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER IN FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM OVEN.

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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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & 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.OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL CONNECTED TO DRAIN.

APR 5
2011
PASSED
4 violations
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. SINGLE SERVE ARTICLE MAY NOT BE REUSED. MUST DISCARD AFTER SINGLE USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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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. FLOORS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 28
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.

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

MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.

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

CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR. REPAIR SAME.

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