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111 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 37 inspections. 38 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 52025FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND MIDDLE PREP AREAS AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTING THEM TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK & BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.112: OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, ON SHELVES IN PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE AREAS AND IN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
4-501.12: OBSERVED BURNED AREA ON WHITE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP AREA ACROSS FROM MIDDLE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE SAID WHITE CUTTING BOARD SO THAT IT SHALL BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING BUILUP ON AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN FRONT COOKLINE AND IN BETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYER IN FRONT COOKLINE. OBSERVED GREASE AND BLACK BUILDUP ON STOVE IN MIDDLE AND REAR COOKLINES AND WOK STATION IN MIDDLE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT, MIDDLE AND REAR COOKLINES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOIL ACCUMULATIONS.
5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. NO WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING MOP SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MOP SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE.
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ON SHELVES AND IN INTERIOR OF CABIENETS IN REAR PREP, MIDDLE PREP, FRONT PREP, EMPLOYEE CHANGING/BREAK ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS NEXT TO WOK STATION IN MIDDLE AND IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GRAY BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP IN REAR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED SOILED WALLS IN UTILITY ROOM AND STAINED CEILING THROUGHOUT MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAINT IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
6-501.11: OBSERVED GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS(FRONT, MIDDLE, AND REAR), STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK, DISHWASHING AREA, HALLWAYS AND WALK IN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OF FACILITY WERE COOKLINE AND WALK IN FREEZER ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH SOLID SHIELDS WHERE COOKLINE AND WALK IN FREEZER ARE LOCATED.
6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER IN REAR BY BACK EXIT AND UNUSED WHITE FREEZER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT UNECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
6-303.11: OBSERVED MISSING OR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN BREAK ROOM AND NON WORKING LIGHT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR WHERE WALK IN FREEZER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DIM AND NON WORKING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREAS.
8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2623036 DATED 08/28/2025 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED FOUR LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BOX IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/28/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. UPON REINSPECTION ON 9/5/2025 STILL OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM FRONT COOKLINE, OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHEN UPPER PANEL DOOR WAS OPENED AND OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH IN INTERIOR OF SMALL NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE FACILITY.
OBSERVED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8/28/25 INSPECTION IS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY REPORT FROM 11/25/24 WAS POSTED IN THE DINING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISUED.
AUG 282025FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.2-60.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HARD BOILED EGG(48.7F), SLICED TOMATOES(53.8F),CHICKEN SALAD(50.5F), TUNA SALAD(54.1F), PASTA SALAD(54.1F), CHEESE SLICES(57.9F), RAW EGG IN SHELL(55.3F), SLICED WATERMELON(50.5F), SALAD CONTAINING SLICED TOMATOES(57.6-60.4F), CANTOLOUPE AND HONEY DEW CHUNKS(50.9F), COTTAGE CHEESE(48.2F), POTATO SALAD(51.6F), CHEESE CUBES(51.4F), PEAS(51.1F) AND SALAD CONTAINING LETTUCE(49.6-53.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $125 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NON WORKING THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH ONE TOP COLD HOLDING WELL AND PREP SURFACE, IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 59.4F.(NOTE: NON WORKING THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW AND AND INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT THAT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH ONE TOP COLD HOLDING WELL AND PREP SURFACE IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ON SHELVES AND IN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
OBSERVED FOUR LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BOX IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/28/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN NEXT TO REGISTERS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE WITH THE HANDLES UP SO THAT UNWRAPPED KNIVES AND FORKS ARE NOT CONTAMINATED BY CONSUMERS OR EMPLOYEES. CORRECTED ON SITE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED WITH HANDLES UP BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMNE'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MSSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS(FRONT, MIDDLE, AND REAR), STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK, DISHWASHING AREA, HALLWAYS AND WALK IN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ON SHELVES AND IN INTERIOR OF CABIENETS IN REAR PREP, MIDDLE PREP, FRONT PREP, EMPLOYEE CHANGING/BREAK ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING OR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 252024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF WHITE DRY BUILD UP ON THE BLACK INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM THE SHELVING HOLDING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR.
OBSERVED RIGHT METERED HANDSINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
JUN 102024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDSINK AT THE END OF COOK LINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MUST LABEL SUGAR, FLOUR, CORN MEAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE SERVICE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE BAGS AND STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED STYROFOAM TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOK LINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED A HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 172023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Shelves at front cook line not clean, Food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
Floors not clean behind cook line, dirt and grease build-up noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.
JUL 242023FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
The hand wash sink in the main prep kitchen was not draining properly, with very slow drainage. sink basin is tilted forward that causing water to pool in the sink basin. Instructed manager to repair and maintain hand washing facilities. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C).
No paper towels provided at main prep area hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
Found 8 live cockroaches behind hand wash sinks in Main prep area and along wall base behind Front cook line, Instructed manager to eliminate insects activity in affected areas, Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
No food handler certificate for cooks in kitchen. Instructed to obtain.
MAY 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS AT FOOD LINE WHEN HE WAS TAKING IT OFF THE GRILL. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS SITTING OUTSITE OF COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER: -EGGS 57.6F TO 65.4F, CHICKEN 55.5F TO 58.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FLOUR, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE IN MULTIPLE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOUR BURNT OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
AUG 32021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED ON THE COLD-HOLDING BUFFET LINE; TUNA SALAD AT 58.2 F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 57.5F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 55.4 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41 F. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE IN MULTIPLE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2523259 CONDUCTED ON 7/27/21 NOT CORRECTED; OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. UPON REINSPECTION FOUND ABOUT 10 LIVE ROACHES IN THE SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 272021FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED ON THE COLD-HOLDING BUFFET LINE; TUNA SALAD AT 63.3 F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 62.5F, CUT TOMATOES AT 62.3 F, AND CUT CANTALOUPE AT 56.1 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41 F. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
COLD-HOLDING BUFFET LINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF BUFFET LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 60.2 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. BUFFET LINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW.
FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. FOUND NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE FROM 2021 AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LICENSE WITH AN IDPH 051 NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE IN MULTIPLE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
NOV 182020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK AND GREY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND TOWELS STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE .
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
FOUND CEILINGS LOCATED IN MAIN REAR PREP AREA FILLED WITH DUST . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LIGHT IN UTILITY AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 272020FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA WHERE TWO STOVE TOP OVENS, GRIDDLE AND WALK IN FREEZER UNIT ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK AND GREY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 100F ; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISGARDED APPROX 4 LBS AT $20.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED COOKED TUNA, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED TURKEY HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. HOT HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 135 F OR ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (PIES, CAKE, COOKIES, MUFFINS ETC.) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND TOWELS STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE .
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOUND CEILINGS LOCATED IN MAIN REAR PREP AREA FILLED WITH DUST . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LIGHT IN UTILITY AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2345344: 10. 6-301.14 NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY PREP HANDSINK AND IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 25. 3-603.11 OBSERVED MENU BOARD WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED WITH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS (EX. EGGS ANY STYLE). CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE WAS GIVEN AS AN EXAMPLE. NOTE: EGGS OBSERVED IN WALK-IN COOLER UNIT HAD NO DOCUMENTATION (INVOICE NOR MARKING ON BOX) THAT THEY WERE PASTEURIZED EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 47. 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 49. 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENT HOODS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 60.8-404.13 (B:4) CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUEDNO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA WHERE PREP TABLES WITH CUTTING BOARDS, TWO STOVE TOP OVENS AND WALK IN FREEZER UNIT ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY PREP HANDSINK AND IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MENU BOARD WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED WITH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS (EX. EGGS ANY STYLE). CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE WAS GIVEN AS AN EXAMPLE. NOTE: EGGS OBSERVED IN WALK-IN COOLER UNIT HAD NO DOCUMENTATION (INVOICE NOR MARKING ON BOX) THAT THEY WERE PASTEURIZED EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (PIES, CAKE, COOKIES, MUFFINS ETC.) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENT HOODS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE ENTRANCE WAY FROM THE DINING ROOM TO THE PREP AREA WHERE DRY STORAGE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2222438 ON 9/18/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (58) PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
SEP 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 ,NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2-501.11, NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
3-501.17, COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. ALSO SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(B), MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, ENCRUSTED FOOD FOUND BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12. UTILITY PIPE RUNNING ON FLOOR OF GRILL STATION, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING
PA 100-0367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
APR 122018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, USING A SMALL CONTAINER TO FILL WITH SOAP TO WASH UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3-COMP SINK PROPERLY WHEN WASHING UTENSILS.
APR 52018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SOILED CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND METAL SMALL PARTS STORED ABOVE OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS ( SUGAR TUBS ) IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD STORE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING UNDER TRIPLE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
SEVERAL FOOD ITEM IN KITCHEN MISSING LABEL ( SALT, SUGAR....) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD SHELVES,ROLLING BASES OF BULK PRODUCT CONTAINERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, UNDER GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY, IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS
DAMAGED SECTION OF WALLS, PEELING PAINT BEHIND CAN GOODS SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, USING A SMALL CONTAINER TO FILL WITH SOAP TO WASH UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3-COMP SINK PROPERLY WHEN WASHING UTENSILS.
AUG 312017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING BASES OF BULK PRODUCT CONTAINERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
AUG 212017FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT 49.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(COOKED OATMEAL, MILK AND YOGURT) STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, A TOTAL OF 5LBS OF RICE STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA AT 48.5F & 90.6F, A TOTAL OF 10LBS OF CHICKEN ON THE BUFFET LINE AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 112.2F & 126.5F, 3LBS OF YOGURT STORED IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50.2F, 1/2 GALLON OF MILK IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 49.7F, 5LBS OF COOKED OATMEAL IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 51.6F AND 6LBS OF POTATOES ON THE BUFFET LINE AT 113.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 33LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT PEST CONTROL CONTRACT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING BASES OF BULK PRODUCT CONTAINERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN LEAKING, THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSATE LINE LEAKING AND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER CONDENSATE LINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JUN 152017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES CREATING GAPS IN THE WALLS AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND BASEBOARDS LOOSE AND HANGING FROM THE WALL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM BEHIND THE MAIN COOK LINE. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE HANGING FROM THE HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES, SEAL GAPS IN THE WALL AND BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BASEBOARDS AND THE HOOD VENTS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE UNDER THE LEFT BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JUN 72017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 1 GALLON OF MILK AT 50.9F AND 5 LBS OF YOGURT AT 49.7F BOTH INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, 2 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 109.3F AND 1 LB OF SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 87.9F BOTH ON THE COUNTER AT THE FRONT COOKLINE AREA, 10LBS OF MEATBALLS AT 47.5F INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND 3 LBS OF COTTAGE CHEESE AT 53.1F IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE DINING ROOM BUFFET AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENTAURED APPROXIMATELY 29LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $50. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, 1 ROACH CRAWLING ON A SOILED FOOD PAN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 CRAWLING ON THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, APPROXIMATELY 8 ON THE EXTERIOR WALL OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THE WALL ADJACENT TO IT AND 10-12 FLYING AROUND NEXT TO THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THE MAIN FOOD PREP LINE NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY, IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES CREATING GAPS IN THE WALLS AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND BASEBOARDS LOOSE AND HANGING FROM THE WALL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM BEHIND THE MAIN COOK LINE. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE HANGING FROM THE HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES, SEAL GAPS IN THE WALL AND BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BASEBOARDS AND THE HOOD VENTS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE UNDER THE LEFT BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
AUG 162016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
Reach in cooler door gasket in front prep area in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.(New violation).
Above violation still remaining(Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove, grill, sides of grill) not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact of front prep counter in prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Above violation still remaining( Floors under heavy equipment, grill, stove areas not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink. front prep counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep areas, by 3 compartment sink, rear storage kitchen areas, floors need re-grouting).
Above violation still remaining(Damaged/stained and missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, shall be provided. Ceiling tiles in prep areas, above prep table not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Missing cove molding on wall by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Damaged/broken, or missing light shields in prep areas, and above prep tables shall be repaired/replaced).
MAY 232016PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found/observed potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 140F or more at time of inspection, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements are as follows: Cooked chicken at 118F on hot holding unit, soup at 121F at hot holding unit, pasta at 116F in hot holding unit, chicken breast(grilled) in hot holding unit at 119.6F, Mgmt discarded food products at once approximate value $150.00, (28 lbs). Citation issued 7-38-005(A). Critical violation.(air temp of hot holding unit was at 141.2F).
Found/observed no inspection summary report displayed, posted, visible to consumers, or in premises at time of inspection, mgmt. was advised that the inspection summary report must de displayed, posted and visible to all customers per city of Chicago code. Citation issued 7-42-010(B). Serious violation.
Found potentially hazardous foods not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers in prep areas, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers in prep areas.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove, grill, sides of grill) not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact of front prep counter in prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, grill, stove areas not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink. front prep counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep areas, by 3 compartment sink, rear storage kitchen areas, floors need re-grouting.
Damaged/stained and missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, shall be provided. Ceiling tiles in prep areas, above prep table not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Missing cove molding on wall by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/replaced.
Damaged/broken, or missing light shields in prep areas, and above prep tables shall be repaired/replaced.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
OCT 152015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 12LBS OF COOKED RICE ON THE COUNTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 52.1F; 14LBS OF RAW FISH ON THE COUNTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 56.9F; 8LBS OF BREAD AND MILK MIXED TOGETHER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 54.2F; 4.5LBS OF SHELLED EGGS IN A BOWL ON THE COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP LINE AT 55.1F WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY $68 PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 38.5LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $68. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE SHELVING AND LEDGES OF SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATYED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
OCT 242014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT FRONT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
INTERIOR SHELVES OF PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, PREP TABLE AND FOOD SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING GROUT THROUGH OUT KITCHEN'S FLOOR TILES, GREASY AND DIRTY FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS.
JAN 32014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CHIPPED AND CRACKED UTENSILS FOUND IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND, GOOD REPAIR UTENSILS.
TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT FRONT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
DELI MEAT SLICER AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND SHELVES, INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING WALL TILES AT REAR PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
APR 42013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AT CORNERS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD SPLASHES.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK.
JUN 132012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN ORDER TO MONITOR FIFO PROCESS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BY WALK IN FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR ABOVE REACH IN COOLER. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE BEHIND THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALL TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
MUST FIX THE LEAK COMING FROM THE WALL PANEL BEHIND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
UNUSED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 62012FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AROUND AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER AND 8 IN THE SIDE FRONT STORAGE AREA ALONG WITH 1 LIVE MEDIUM SIZE ROACH. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN ORDER TO MONITOR FIFO PROCESS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BY WALK IN FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOODS IN COOKING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR ABOVE REACH IN COOLER. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE BEHIND THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALL TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
MUST FIX THE LEAK COMING FROM THE WALL PANEL BEHIND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
UNUSED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 272012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN ORDER TO MONITOR FIFO PROCESS.
MUST REPLACED ALL BADLY DAMAGED INTERIOR GARBAGE CANS AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVERING ABOVE STEAM TABLE TO PROTECT FOOD STORED ON THE STEAM TABLE FROM DUST/CONTAMINATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALL SHELVES/PREP TABLES.
MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMP. SINK THAT ALLOWS UTENSIL TO FRAIN BACK INTO SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP.SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 192012FAILED14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND MULTI USE UTENSILS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY.VIOLATION #7-38-020 CITATION #70228-12 ISSUED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN ORDER TO MONITOR FIFO PROCESS.
MUST INVERT MULTI USE PANS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACED ALL BADLY DAMAGED INTERIOR GARBAGE CANS AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVERING ABOVE STEAM TABLE TO PROTECT FOOD STORED ON THE STEAM TABLE FROM DUST/CONTAMINATION.
INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER, BLADE COVERINGS FOR MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALL SHELVES/PREP TABLES.
FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING LINE AND GRAIN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL PREP AND STORAGE TABLES, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY IN PREP AREA AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
BROKEN WALL TILES AND MISSING GROUT FOR FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MINOR LEAK UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMP. SINK THAT ALLOWS UTENSIL TO FRAIN BACK INTO SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP.SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
OCT 202011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER, BLADE COVERINGS FOR MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING LINE AND GRAIN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BROKEN WALL TILES AND MISSING GROUT FOR FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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. MINOR LEAK UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DEC 232010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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DEC 102010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 20 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 118.2F, 12 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 115.7F, FOOD PLACED IN SELF SERVICE STEAM TABLE, NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
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OCT 272010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON TRAY CARTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED ESPECIALLY AT CORNERS.
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. ALL COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH WORKING THERMOMETER KEPT IN EASY TO READ AREA.
JAN 252010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVE A FOOD HANDLER RINSING HIS HANDS AT PREP SINK AND THEN DRYING THEM IN HIS PANTS AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT, NO SOAP WAS USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS PROPELY.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER PROPERLY, ENCRUSTED FOODS NOTED BEHIND BLADE .
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. ALSO MUST GROUT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3COMP SINK.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND AT THE FAR END OF KITCHEN.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR .
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