Chicago
41
BEAT

Del Seoul

2568-2570 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
41/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
27
16 passed
Last Inspected
2025-01-13
Pass Rate
59%
8 failures
Score
41/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-01-13
Failed 8 inspections (2023, 2022, 2018...)
Food Temperature issues found across 15 inspections
Food Storage & Handling issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 93×
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Food Temperature critical 15×
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Food Storage & Handling critical 10×
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Facility Condition serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-01-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BASE OF FAUCET ON 2 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK TO BE LEAKING WHEN WATER IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE PREP SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP ON GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE AND FRYERS IN THE MAIN COOK LINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD ITEMS AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DISORGANIZATION IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT THAT INCLUDES WATER TANKS AND GREASE TRAP. MULTIPLE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT AND COVERED WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE OR REMOVE ANYTHING NOT NECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.

2024-01-26 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH SAID DOORS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS/COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

2023-11-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. MUST NOT USE WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

minor Sanitation

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

: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- SEVERAL BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT HAVE BROKEN PLASTIC ON THE INTERIOR LID AND WALLS OF THE FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS SUCH AS TO-GO CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.----ALL OPEN HOLES IN THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND WHERE FOOD TRAVELS IN THE BASEMENT ...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

2023-11-07 Fail Canvass
13
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN LEGS IN FOUR PANS, EACH COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP, PILED ONE ON TOP OF ANOTHER, IMPROPERLY COOLING IN THE PREP TWO-DOOR COOLER. NO COOLING TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. CHICKEN NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINERS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE USED, CONTAMINATED CRAW CHICKEN BOXES FOR ANY CONTAINER FOR ANY NON-FOOD ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. MUST NOT USE WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT HAVE BROKEN PLASTIC ON THE INTERIOR LID AND WALLS OF THE FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOK'S LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYERS ---- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE LOWER METAL PREP TABLE WHERE CLEAN POTS/PANS ARE STORED IN THE REAR KIT...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FRONT PREP HAND SINK WITH BLACKENED MOLD AND MISSING CAULKING--EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN BOTH, AND REPLACE CAULKING ----STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ----PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WITH TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ASSORTED GARBAGE WITH FOOD PACKAGE DEBRIS ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND AND A DEAD RAT. THE LID IS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DEBRIS ON TH...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT DIRTY.---WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS PREP LINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BOARDS UNDER THE LEGS OF THE REAR DEEP CHILLING MACHINE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

2022-08-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-07-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NO HANDWASHING BEFORE WEARING FOOD GLOVES AFTER HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS: CLEAN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MOVING GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND CONTINUOUSLY ADJUSTING FACIAL MASK, EMPLOYEES RETURNED TO PREP AREA AND CONTINUE TO PREP FOOD. EMPL...

critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS/BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. UPON ARRIVAL OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE CHOPPING WASHED GREEN LEAF(ENDIVE) FOR TACOS. WE OBSERVED THE COOK MAKING A SANDWICH FOR A CUSTOMER WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIE...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES ARE STORED IN DIFFERENT COOLER UNITS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS MEASURED BETWEEN 55F-71.7F, RAW CHICKEN MEASURED AT TEMP OF 56.3F, RAW CHICKEN BREAST MEASURED AT 45.5F, RAW STEAK MEASURED AT 46.5F, RAW PORK MEASURED ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WE OBSERVED FOUR COOLERS UNITS AT INADEQUATE AIR TEMP: A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 52.1F; A SMALL PREP COOLER BY THE DOOR AT AN AIR TEMP OF 55F; A THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT AN AIR TEMP OF 53.9F, AND A CHEST COOLER IN BASEM...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-7-2020; REPORT#2463395 #16)4-602.11(B-E): SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WERE FOUND DIRTY(BEGINNING OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #39) 3-305.11: WASTE PIPE IN STORAGE BASEMENT AREA ABO...

2020-12-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION HAS EXPIRED( CERTIFICATE #HS7-8721,10-13-2020) CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

CERTIFIED MNAGER ON DUTY HAS EXPIRED( CERTIFICATE #HS7-8721,10-13-2020) CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY(BEGINING OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 2 POUNDS OF COOKED PORK AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 102.2, AND 2 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 97.5F. COOKED FOOD AT HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.TOTAL POUNDS 4,VALUE 40 PRIORITY VIOL...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS COLD FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: THREE BAGS OF RAW BREADED SHRIMPS(15 POUNDS) AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48.9F;ALSO FOUND THREE BAGS OF MARINATED PORK(30 POUNDS) AT TEMP OF 45.6F,47.8F AND 49.6F. FOOD DISCARDED ...

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE IN STORAGE BASEMENT AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER/COOLERS, SODA BOXES,ABOVE SHELVES WERE FOOD CONTAINRS AND FOOD ARE STORED, MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT METAL SHELF IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS AND LINERS FOR SHELVES AND INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. REPLACE BRO...

minor Sanitation

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

GREEN CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GRIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,WERE CHEST FREEZERS ARE STORED. REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

2019-10-31 Pass Complaint
8
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING, FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING ON TOP OF DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OF IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REPAIR SIDE OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, REMOVE TAPE, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN...

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not ca...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN, GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2019-05-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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...

critical Food Temperature

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING FROM PLATE OF FOOD, AT BREAK TABLE NEAR REAR OFFICE, ADJACENT TO HAND WASHING SINK. AFTER CONSUMING PLATE OF FOOD, FOOD HANDLER WALKED TO FOOD PREP AREA, THEN BEGAN HANDLING FULL PANS OF FRIED CHICKEN AND BEING COOLING PR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ADJACENT TO NORTH OFFICE, BLOCKED/INACCESSIBLE BY SEVERAL LARGE STACKED-BOXES OF INVENTORY. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO TIME CLOCK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, EGGS, BEEF, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISC...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS, KIMCHEE, SEAWEED SALAD, ETC., STORED INSIDE OPEN FACED DISPLAY COOLER FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITHOUT PROPER INGREDIENT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER INGREDIENT LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. AS WELL AS BEVERAGE MACHINE IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL SANITARY ITEMS, IN WOMAN'S/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT AL...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK, ETC, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM, EXPOSING THE STUDS, JOIST AND RAFTERS IN SAID AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CEILING SURFACES ABOVE ICE MACHINE, MOP SINKS,ETC. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELD COVER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-05-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED A FEW IEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIT/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A SINK WIT HOT AND COLD RUNNING SURFACES UNDER CITY PRESSURE

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2018-05-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 85.3F TO 86.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS RICE DUMPLINGS, CHILI SHRIMP, BBQ PORK, BBQ CHICKEN TACOS, TOFU, CALAMARY, KALBY ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH ...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/29/17 REPORT#2116431 32.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. ALSO, DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. 34 MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED FL...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED A FEW IEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIT/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A SINK WIT HOT AND COLD RUNNING SURFACES UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2017-11-29 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM SOUTH WALL. REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. ALSO, DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR OFFICE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN HALLWAY NEAR REAR OFFICE. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAID WALL.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE IN BASEMENT.

2017-08-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BAKED ON GREASE ON RANGE SHELVING.INSTRUCTRD MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR NEEDS CLEANING

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TOPROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP

2017-08-10 Fail Canvass
3
serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976830 DATED 12/9/2016 VIOLATION#34 MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. VIOLATION#38 MUST PROVIDE BACKFL...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BAKED ON GREASE ON RANGE SHELVING.INSTRUCTRD MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR NEEDS CLEANING

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TOPROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

2016-12-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
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minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR /2 DRAWER PREP COOLER

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM TACO REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,DUMPLING REACH IN FREEZER,EXTERIOR OF SOME PREP COOLERS,UNDERSIDES OF DRY STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & COOLERS,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT SERVI...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,CEILING TILES,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FOOD BOXES IN LAUNDRY AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

2016-11-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

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. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS,NEAR MOP SINK,IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SE...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR /2 DRAWER PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM TACO REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,DUMPLING REACH IN FREEZER,EXTERIOR OF SOME PREP COOLERS,UNDERSIDES OF DRY STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CAB...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & COOLERS,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,CEILING TILES,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FOOD BOXES IN LAUNDRY AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2016-08-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF THE COCA COLA COOLER AND SEVERAL OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: THE SHELVING IN THE UPRIGHT COCA-COLA COOLER, THE HANDLES ON THE COOK LINE HAND SINK AND ON THE PREP AREA HAND SINK, THE LOWER SHELF ON THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR SCREEN DOOR, THE ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE AND PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE PREP TABLES, BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, BEHIND THE FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE BASEBOARDS NEAR THE SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A MISSING VENT COVER ON THE DUCT ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NOTED A DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TILE. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DARK STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW AND SURR...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

2016-08-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED A PREP TOP COOLER TO THE LEFT OF THE COOK LINE TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46 DEGREES WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER: TOFU, 46 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$6; COOKED EGGS, 51 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$2; RAW EGGS, 54 DEGREES, 1 LB/$3; COOKED MUSHROOMS, 77 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$5;...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION/STORAGE: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SPOTTED, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE ICE MAKING COMPONENTS IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS OF THE...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF THE COCA COLA COOLER AND SEVERAL OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: THE SHELVING IN THE UPRIGHT COCA-COLA COOLER, THE HANDLES ON THE COOK LINE HAND SINK AND ON THE PREP AREA HAND SINK, THE MILK CRATES USED TO STORE COOKING UTENSILS NEXT TO THE 3 COMP...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE AND PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE PREP TABLES, BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, BEHIND THE FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE BASEBOARDS NEAR THE SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A MISSING VENT COVER ON THE DUCT ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NOTED A DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TILE. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DARK STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW AND SURR...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

2015-10-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING BEEF AND PORK IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY UNCLEAN SHELF UNDER GRILL. ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM SHELF AND SHELF MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS TORN ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEXT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE

2014-12-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN

2014-12-05 Fail Complaint
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL AND TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH YELLOWISH/ORANGE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE TH...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1459315 DATED 5/1/14.#30- ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. #32-CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS WORN OUT. MUST RE CA...

minor Sanitation

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

RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER FOR THE DUMPLING IN THE BASEMENT,(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

2014-05-01 Pass Canvass
9
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL THE CARDBORAD ON THE SHELVE AND COOLER BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND TJE LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE AND GRILL ON TH...

minor Sanitation

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

: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS ATTACHED TO THE WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT, BEING UED AS A FLOOR MAT. ALL STOCKS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL UNDER THE DUMPLING COOKING STATION WHERE THE FRP BOARD HAS DETACHED.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPE IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE ALL CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF SCREEN OF THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD. MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE MENS WAHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

2014-03-21 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS ATTACHED TO THE WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A.LONG THE WALLS

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL UNDER THE DUMPLING COOKING STATION WHERE THE FRP BOARD HAS DETACHED.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

2012-11-06 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: WIRE RACK NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND DRY FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY TO THE STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

2011-09-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-09-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD IN METAL COLD HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT ICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: APPROXIMATELY ONE QT. EACH OF COOKED SPINACH @ 47.8F, SPROUTS @ 46.5F, CARROTS @ 54.5, C...

critical Food Temperature

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOSSING IN...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED ALL THREE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED AND/OR ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING....

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND OTHER GARBAGE. UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. MUST REMOVE ALL...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON "COLA" FOOD COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR HANDLE. DIRTY, FOOD...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXTERIOR ALL FOOD COOLERS DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT, UNDER SINKS, SHELVING COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST ...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN DISH STORAGE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN. CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION FALLING. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

minor Plumbing & 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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUS...

2010-10-01 Pass License

No violations found.

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