SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DOLLOP DINER.

BEAT. 33/100

5060 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 4, 2026 · passed

Failed 5 of 17 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
5 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 27
2026
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, BUT NO MORE THAT 7 DAYS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED MISSING LID ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LIDS AT ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility 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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORDocumentation & 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
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.

MAR 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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 AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & 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.

JAN 23
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

SERIOUSFood 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.

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MAY 4
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & 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.

APR 27
2022
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAY 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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

MINORFood 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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

CRITICALPest 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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORFacility 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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MAY 5
2021
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE

CRITICALPest 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

MINORFacility 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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORSanitation
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 AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

JUL 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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 WIPED THE PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH AND STILL CONTINUED PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER OR CHANGING JOB ASSIGNMENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

SERIOUSFood 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 VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

FEB 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALOther
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.

SERIOUSFood 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, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
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

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORPest 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 ACTIVITY.

MINORDocumentation & 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

JAN 29
2019
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALOther
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.

CRITICALEmployee 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

SERIOUSSanitation
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

SERIOUSFood 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, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
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

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORPest 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 ACTIVITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & 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

APR 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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)

CRITICALPest 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

DEC 20
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

DEC 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood 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. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MINORSanitation
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 MONITORING. MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE REPLACED.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

JUN 29
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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).

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST POST.

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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.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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