DEL SEOUL.

Chicago Health Dept

2568-2570 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

29 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

176

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 30

2026

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE SOUTH REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOX FREEZER IN THE WEST BASEMENT WHERE THE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED NOTED STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING AND NO SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR STORED CLEANING AGENTS IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA. MUST BE WASHABLE.----COOKS LINE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED BY FIRE AND MELTED ON TWO SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER THE RUBBER MATS.----HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING AND WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REFRIGERATION STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----RAW WOODEN WALL IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY BETWEEN BASEMENTS. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT STORED TO GO CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE WEST BASEMENT SUCH AS PILED WOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

APR 13

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

NOTED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED EGGS IN AN OPEN COOKS LINE COOLER. MANAGER STATES THE EGGS WERE COOKED 1 1/2 HOURS EARLIER. EGGS TEMPERATURE AT 77.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, PROPERLY COOL IN A SHALLOW PAN. REVIEWED COOLING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF COOLING TO 70.F WITHIN 2 HOURS THEN TO 40.F WITHIN 4 HOURS BEFORE HOLDING COLD IN A SERVICE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PREPARED, PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS HELD IN A DISPLAY GRAB AND GO COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.COOKED MUSHROOM & NOODLE AT 53F, PACKAGED SOUPS AT 48.7F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. DISPLAY COOLER NOTED AT 50.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED MUSHROOM AND NOODLES AT 53F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE SOUTH REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE WEST BASEMENT SUCH AS PILED WOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

JAN 13

2025

PASS 3 violations

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.

JAN 26

2024

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

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.

NOV 15

2023

PASS 4 violations

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 MUST BE SEALED.

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.

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NOV 7

2023

FAIL 13 violations

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 TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 83.3F TO 90.5F. OTHER FOODS NOTED IN THE SAME COOLER AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOKED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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 KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST/REPLACE.

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 THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE FRONT PREP, REAR PREP ABOVE FOOD PREP STATIONS AND REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SHELVING.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARDING ON METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP.----MUST NOT USE PAPER, TIN FOIL, OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND INSIDE FREEZERS OR COOLERS.

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 THE GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----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 MUST BE SEALED.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN FOOD PREP/DISH.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE

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.

AUG 10

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 12

2022

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

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. EMPLOYEES WITH GLOVES ON DID NOT REMOVE GLOVES FOR HAND WASHING, WIPED AT DIRTY CLOTHES ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE, AND CONTINUED TO COOK. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HAD ONE GLOVED HAND AND MADE A SANDWICH. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

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 HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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 AT 47.6F, MEAT DUMPLINGS MEASURED AT 45.1F, DICED TOMATOES MEASURED AT 50.5F, COOKED SLICED MUSHROOMS MEASURED AT 48.9F, COOKED EGGS MEASURED AT 60F, AND CUT TOFU MEASURED AT 49.8F. ALL TCS FOODS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ON SITE(POUNDS120, VALUE 473). COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

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 BASEMENT AT AIR TEMP OF 63.1F. COLD UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. ALL MENTIONED UNITS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION " DO NOT USE. "FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

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 ABOVE CHEST FREEZER/COOLERS, SODA BOXES, ABOVE SHELVES WHERE FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD ARE STORED, MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS AND LINERS FOR SHELVES AND INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. #47) 4-501.12: GREEN CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD #47)4-202.16: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT METAL SHELF IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #49) 4-602.13: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GRIMES. #55) 6-201.11: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, WHERE CHEST FREEZERS ARE STORED. REPAIR. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

DEC 7

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 VIOLATION 7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION.

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 AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.POUNDS 45,VALUE 180 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

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

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

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 BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC LID ON COOKED FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,

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.

OCT 31

2019

PASS 8 violations

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.

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 capable of being resurfaced. 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 CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.

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.

MAY 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

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 MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 PROCESS. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AND AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED PROPERLY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AND AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

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, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 ALL TIMES.

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 AND NOT EXPOSED TO MOISTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL CEILING ABOVE SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT MOISTURE ABSORPTION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

MAY 29

2018

PASS 7 violations

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.

MAY 17

2018

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUE OF $60 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).

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 FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR OFFICE. 35 MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN HALLWAY NEAR REAR OFFICE. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAID WALL. 36 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT. 41 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

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.

NOV 29

2017

PASS 6 violations

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.

AUG 18

2017

PASS 2 violations

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

AUG 10

2017

FAIL 3 violations

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 BACKFLOW DEVICE ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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.

DEC 9

2016

PASS 9 violations

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 EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET.

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 SERVICE COUNTER

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

NOV 29

2016

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/29/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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 CABINET.

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.

AUG 10

2016

PASS 5 violations

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 FRYER WHEELS, AND THE AIR VENT TUBES IN THE COOK LINE COOLERS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FANS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE MAIN COOK LINE. NOTED DARK BLACK STAINS ON THE CAULKING ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE FLOORS. NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED BOXES OF SHIRTS AND OTHER SUPPLIES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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 SURROUNDING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SURROUNDING THE SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THAT THE PLASTIC WALL COATING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL NEAR THE BASE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

AUG 3

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 UNIT IS REPAIRED AND THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

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; COOKED SPINACH, 53 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$5; COOKED CARROTS, 54 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$5; COOKED ZUCCHINI, 54 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$5; THE OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

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 ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED TOFU NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: BOWLS OF SOUP PREPORTIONED WITH TOFU WERE OBSERVED STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE PREP TOP COOLER WITHOUT PROPER COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

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 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE LOWER SHELF ON THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR SCREEN DOOR, THE FRYER WHEELS, AND THE AIR VENT TUBES IN THE COOK LINE COOLERS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FANS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE MAIN COOK LINE. NOTED DARK BLACK STAINS ON THE CAULKING ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

OCT 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

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

DEC 12

2014

PASS 1 violation

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

DEC 5

2014

FAIL 3 violations

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 THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

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 CAULK AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE SHELVES AND COOLER BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND THE LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE AND GRILL ON THE COOKS LINE.#35-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.#36-DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD. MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.#37-MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE MENS WAHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

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.

MAY 1

2014

PASS 9 violations

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 THE COOKS LINE.

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.

MAR 21

2014

PASS 5 violations

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.

NOV 6

2012

PASS 5 violations

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.

SEP 19

2011

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 9

2011

FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

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, COOKED FRIED EGGS @ 86.1F, ZUCCHINI @ 48.7F, MUSHROOMS @ 52.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00.

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 LARGE BOWL READY TO EAT SHREDDED RADISH WITH BARE HANDS THEN WITH FINGERS EAT THREE MOUTHFULS OF RADISH AND SHAKE OFF EXCESS RADISH FROM FINGERS INTO BOWL AND PROCEED TO FILL VARIOUS CONTAINERS OF CONTAMINATED RADISH TO REFRIGERATION STORAGE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT ON COOKS LINE. ALSO OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE RINSE OFF DIRTY HANDS IN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK THEN CONTINUE TO PREP READY TO EAT FOODS.ALL FOOD DISCARDED. OBSERVED 1/2 CASE RAW EGGS, SOME CRACKED AND DRIPPING, STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED, SHREDDED READY TO EAT LETTUCE FOR SALAD IN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. LETTUCE DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED EGG STORAGE.

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. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING METAL FOOD CONTAINERS IN TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITHOUT SOAP/SANITIZER THEN PROCEED TO USE ON COOKS LINE. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED.

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. FRONT EXPOSED SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER OR WATER HANDLE. REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY FOOD CARD AND RUBBER DISH WASHING GLOVES STORED INSIDE. COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEING USED TO STORE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH SOAKING FOOD MATS INSIDE. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS UNTIL HOT WATER PROVIDED AT FRONT SINK.

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 OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICK-UP OR CONTAINERS.

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 SPLATTER FOOD CART ON WHEELS. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.LEAK AT NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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 MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

OCT 1

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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