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Mostly clean — 6 of 8 passed, one prior failure
2026-02-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
2026-02-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, POT ROAST, SHORT RIBS, AND MACCARONI AND CHEESE) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT KITCHEN PREP HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.0FF AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIM...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO ...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2025-01-30 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS, DUST AND/OR GREASE ON ATTACHED PIPE AND OTHER WALL FIXTURE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-05-02 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
2023-11-15 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN KITCHEN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET KNOB. (TWO FAUCETS AT SINK)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATION UNIT AND GREASE RECEPTOR AT SINK).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID CLUTTER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR.
2022-11-03 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF DOORS AS REQUIRED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW DEVICE LOCATED AT MOP SINK; MUST INSTALL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
2021-09-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW DEVICE LOCATED AT MOP SINK; MUST INSTALL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 14, 2020; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. #57 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE R...
2020-10-14 Pass License 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
HAND WASHING SINK NEEDS TO BE CAULKED AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MOP SINK HAS NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS/COVERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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