Chicago
46
BEAT

Dollop Diner

5060 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
46/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
5 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-04
Pass Rate
31%
4 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-04
Failed 4 inspections (2022, 2021, 2019...)
Documentation & Training issues found across 13 inspections
Other issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 36×
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Documentation & Training critical 13×
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-02-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-02-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
10
minor Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT STORE "FLY ZAPPER" IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON TOP OF TO GO CONDIMENTS.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED COOKS LINE LADLE'S IMPROPERLY STORED ON METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE GARBAGE CAN. EMPLOYEE REMOVED.

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 THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE COOLERS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS HAND BAGS AND COATS IN THE FOOD PREP AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE FAR EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590429 ON 3-5-24 NOT CORRECTED.#58- FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. ...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2590429 ON 3-5-24 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS NOTED INSIDE A FOLDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

2024-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGS, SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND (CORNER) LOWER PANEL.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER DRAWER COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC) IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KITCHEN KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE HOLDER OR MAGNETIC KNIFE STRIP IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF COFFEE GRINDER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2023-01-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

2022-05-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.

2022-04-27 Fail Complaint
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK/BLACK SLIME AND 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...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2021-05-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 SOME DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND, WALL, AND TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS/INSECTS ACTIVITY

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12 SWEEP FLOOR AT OUTSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM BY PIZZA RESTAURANT, ALSO ELEVATE DELIVERED ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.110 EMPLOYEES BAG, SWEATER SHOES ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

2021-05-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SOME DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND, WALL, AND TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS/INSECTS ACTIVITY

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES BAG, SWEATER SHOES ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-28-2020, REPORT#2385417 #47)4-201.11 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. #55) 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE...

2020-07-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WASHED AND PREPPING FOOD, WALKED TO THE REAR PREP AREA OPENING THE DOOR WITH GLOVES ON AND BACK TO THE PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS, PICKED UP FOODS TCS FOOD WITH SAME...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUN...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

2019-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS NEED TO BE STATED ON MENU AND ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS NEED TO BE IDENTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE, COFFEE MAKER WATER LINE AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTALL OR BE ABLE TO POINT OUT TO INSPECTOR AT NEXT INSPECTION.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, NEAR HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SCRUBBED OUT TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTI...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

2019-01-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FRUIT INCLUDING STRAWBERRIES AND BLUEBERRIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE COOK WASH HIS HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES AND THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS NEED TO BE STATED ON MENU AND ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS NEED TO BE IDENTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE, COFFEE MAKER WATER LINE AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTALL OR BE ABLE TO POINT OUT TO INSPECTOR AT NEXT INSPECTION.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, NEAR HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SCRUBBED OUT TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENTS IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

2018-04-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED BLACK, PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS AT THE DISHWASHER/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ON SHELF BY THE DISHWASHER/ DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

2017-12-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. ALL SHELVING MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

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

BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP AREA AND BUS STATION WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2017-12-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER FOUND AT 46.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS VEGGIES BURGER AT 46.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40 F. OR BELOW. C...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DRAWER COOLER. VEGGIES BURGERS AT 46.2F, SAUSAGE AT 46.4F, EGGS AT 45.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. TOTAL OF 10 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $40.00. CRI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR TO SECURE SWINGING DOOR TO ENTRANCE OF THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. ALL SHELVING MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITO...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP AREA AND BUS STATION WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2017-06-29 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-06-22 Fail License
5
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROTECTED. COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT/STOVE, PREP COOLER AND STAND MIXER, FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FROM THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST POST.

minor Sanitation

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

NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE FRONT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN. OR THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST INSTALL. MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT THE FRONT PREP. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPING UNDER ALL WASH BOWLS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST SEAL. WALL AT THE MOP SINK BASIN WITH UNEVEN CAULKING. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH THE REAR COFFEE BREWER AND WATER DISPENSER. MISSING DRAIN BOARD IN BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.

100
Fat Cat
100
Masala Indian and Mediterranean Corp
59
Pho Citi & Sandwich
61
Pho Xe Tang Restaurant
48
El Tipico Mexican Grill

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