FEB 7
2025
PASS 1 violation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION LIGHTS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEMITASSE.
Chicago Health Dept
1066 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2025).
19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
VIOLATIONS
78
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 18
2024
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR AT FRONT COFFEE BAR WALL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE AT THE CASH REGISTER WITH THE FOOD'S NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER/PACKER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT REGISTER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-2019, REPORT #2252692. #58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-2019, REPORT #2252692. #58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A MASK OR FACE COVERING WHILE SERVING FOOD TO CUSTOMERS. ALSO OBSERVED CASHIER NOT WEARING MASK OR FACE COVERING WHILE TAKING CUSTOMERS ORDERS. (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. 2-112-340. CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE FOR PATRONS TO WEAR MASKS BEFORE ENTERING OR MUST HAVE PROOF OF VACCINATION STATUS FOR INDOOR DINING. b) All business shall prominently post signage, in a form prescribed by the Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, at each public accessible entrance to the business and at least one location inside the business that is conspicuously visible informing patrons that masks are required to be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD TO ENFORCE VACCINATION STATUS FOR INDOOR DINING. Each covered entity shall develop and keep a written record describing the protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this Order. Such written record shall be available for inspection upon request of any City official authorized to enforce this Order. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS/TESTING. All covered entities shall comply with the standards outlined in Exhibit A to this Order relating to employee vaccination status and testing at covered locations, regardless of the number of their employees. Exhibit A is incorporated by reference to this Order and shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if set forth here. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 17, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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JAN 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED A PROCEDURE AND SOME SUPPLIES ON HAND. INSTRUCTED ON ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: FACE MASK AND A DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES FOR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIO #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 17, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROVIDE INGREIDIENT IDENTITY FOR ALL PRE PACKAGED PRODUCTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
APR 18
2018
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BAKED GOODS FOR RESALE ON FRONT COUNTER. LABELS MUST INCLUDE INGREDIENTS AND SALE BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR RIPPED SEAT COVERS IN BOOTHS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. ALSO, DEFROST DEEP FREEZER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE UNDER GRILL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN MANAGER'S OFFICER IN REAR.
JUN 7
2017
PASS 3 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEMENT AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT PIPES OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND SLOW DRAINING OF ONE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER REAR STORAGE OFFICE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA BY REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
OCT 20
2016
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT. INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/4/16 REPORT 1631303: 18- MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PIPE LEAKING UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA. REPAIR SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME
FEB 4
2016
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE DISCONNECTED, NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MICE DROPPINGS (APPROX 30) SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR DISHMACHINE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PIPE LEAKING UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA. REPAIR SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
MAR 3
2015
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP COONECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR BASEMENT DOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
FEB 24
2015
FAIL 8 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
NON COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-21-14 ON REPORT# 1383440: -34- FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING BEHIND COOLERS)DIRT AND DEBRIS PRESENT), -38- MOP SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO VERIFY WHETHER IT HAS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, -41- MASSIVE CLUTTER FOUND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AS WELL AS INSIDE MOP SINK MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO VERIFY WHETHER IT WORKS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP COONECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR BASEMENT DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, GRILLS, FRYERS, COOKING STOVE,PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, AND MICROWAVE OVENS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER WASHROOM. REAR EXIT DOOR STICKING UNABLE TO OPEN, NEED TO HAVE ADJUSTED TO ALLOW EASY ACCESS TO REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ARTICLES IN REAR ENCLOSED AREA WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED, UPPER STORAGE AREA ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. WHEN NOT IN USE,MOP HEAD SHOULD BE PROPERLY STORED UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY AND DIRTY MOP WATER DISCARDED TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROERLY STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
MAR 21
2014
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR AT SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LARGE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE MOP SINK TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK AND IN MOP SINK AREA TO ALLOW ACCESS TO MOP SINK. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FEB 27
2013
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN SPOTS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS, ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN KITCHEN AND IN COFFEE ROASTING ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHT IN COFFEE ROASTING ROOM. ALSO MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 29
2012
PASS 8 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL BAKED GOODS, I.E., MUFFINS AND BAGELS WITH NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT OR DISTRIBUTOR AT ALL TIMES.
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.MUST REPLACE ALL CHIPPED PORCELAIN PLATES AT KITCHEN.MUST ALSO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE.
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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER BOTH GRILLS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER AT MAIN COOKING LINE.
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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE COFFEE BEANS FROM THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM UNDER ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.MUST PROPERLY STORE STAFF PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN PERSONAL LOCKERS OR AWAY FROM FROM THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE STATION.
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.MUST REPAIR VENT AT STAFF/CUSTOMER TOILETROOM.
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 A THERMOMETER AT FRONT REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA.
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.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR LOCATED UNDER WHITE BIN HOLDING CRATES. MUST ALSO DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE YOGURT MACHINE FROM PREMISES.
MAR 3
2011
PASS 3 violations
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. THE EAST SANDWICH PREP COOLER HAS A DIRTY DOOR, GASKET AND FAN SHIELD INSIDE WHICH NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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. A GAP WAS FOUND IN THE WALL ABOVE THE BACK DOOR, REPAIR THE WALL.
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. THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE COFFEE ROASTING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED, INSTALL SHEILDING.
AUG 25
2010
PASS 3 violations
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. Clean the grease buildup off of the salamander, hood and stove backsplash. Clean grease buildup off of the dishmachine interior.
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Repair the leak inside the east lowboy cooler. Sanitize and air dry the immersion blender after each use.
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. Clean the grease can storage area of debris buildup.
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