Chicago Health Dept
1636 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2025).
11 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Feb 2025.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT ON 08/16/2024. #16. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. #41 ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #47 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT. RAW WOODEN 2X4'S USED AS ELEVATION UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT. #55NOTED DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING PEELING FROM THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR #55. NOTED PEELING PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTANT ON THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REMOVED. NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOK ON THE COOKS LINE HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS BREAKFAST SANDWICH BUN, TOPPINGS FOR SANDWICH IE: BACON AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER REQUESTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED POTATOES IN A CONTAINER BEING STORED ON AN UNUSED FRYER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 93F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS MAINTAINED ON SITE. REVIEWED PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.-----RAW WOODEN 2X4'S USED AS ELEVATION UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON ABSORBENT.
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTANT ON THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REMOVED.----NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
NOTED DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING PEELING FROM THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
NOTED CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED ASSORTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION WITH EXPERATION DATES OF 5/4/2023, 5/5/2023 AND 4/29/2023. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
NOTED CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2555088 DATED 5/2/2022 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES WERE EITHER EXPIRED OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE UPDATED CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON-PREMISES.
2-102.13 NO UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR SAID SINK.
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EITHER EXPIRED OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE UPDATED CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
NO UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LID FOR TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC FOOD ITEMS ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIALLY HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (SCRAMBLE EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY OR RAW, UNDER-COOKED FOOD COOK TO ORDER ANIMAL FOOD AND * TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LID FOR TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED SHARED HALLWAY DOORS LEADING TO OTHER BUSINESS' NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTTOM THRESHOLDS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CLOTH TOWELS BEING USED AS LINERS FOR METAL RACK SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO LID FOR TRASH CAN RECEPTICLE IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND UNUSED BOX FREEZER IN THE REAR WASHROOM HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN WALL SURROUNDING PIPING NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING TILE NEAR KITCHEN PREP EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED SEAL ALL HOLES, REPLACE MISSING TILE.
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