SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DON FRESCO.

BEAT. 18/100

520 W HARRISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 8, 2019 · passed

Failed 8 of 17 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 8 failed

VIOLATIONS

107

includes 20 critical

RECORDS COVER

3 YEARS

since Sep 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 8

2019

PASSED

8 violations

DETAILS

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

MINORFood Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL FOOD MUST BE COVERED AND OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1

2019

FAILED

11 violations

DETAILS

MINOROther

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL FOOD MUST BE COVERED AND OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP AND SIDES OF CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ALL ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

2 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

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

2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES

OCT 30

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

2 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

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

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 26

2018

FAILED

11 violations6 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2.102.12 NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCT TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

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

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2.301.14 (F) OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COOKING AND HANDLING FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION, (CHICKEN, BEEF, GUACAMOLE) WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS, HOWEVER NO HOT WATER ON SITE, DUE TO HOT WATER TANK NOT WORKING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON RTE OR TCS FOODS THAT WERE PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3.302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, AND ON WALLS IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation

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

4.501.12 MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, DEEP EXCESSIVE GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 4.202.16 MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALFood Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5.103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION IN HAND SINKS, 3-COMP SINK, OR TOILET ROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGED BETWEEN 42F-55F THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AND STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

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JUN 13

2018

PASSED

2 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM REAR HALLWAY. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUN 6

2018

FAILED

7 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FORM INSPECTIPN REPORT 2099085, DATED 10/18/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED; #32; MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP AT ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #38; MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST SEAL LOWER BASIN OF MOPSINK. VIOLATIONS STILL EXSIST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WHITE & GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. ALSO, REPLACE TORN LOWER SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, MOP CLOSET, DINING AREA, AND TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA AND REAR HALLWAY. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORFacility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM REAR HALLWAY AND OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

OCT 25

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

12 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA AND A LONG HANDLE STRAINER IN HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA AND A SMALL PAN INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AND FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED AT THIS TIME.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AND ARTICLES REMOVED .MUST MAINTAIN HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAK 7-38-030)

SERIOUSOther

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,STEAK,PORK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP AT ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET,DAMAGED UPPER DOOR FRAME AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST SEAL LOWER BASIN OF MOPSINK.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND PREP COOLER THERMOMETERS.

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR AND BLOCKING REAR EXIT DOOR.

OCT 18

2017

FAILED

13 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2098917 10/16/17 #11-STILL OBSERVED DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

SERIOUSOther

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,STEAK,PORK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP AT ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET,DAMAGED UPPER DOOR FRAME AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST SEAL LOWER BASIN OF MOPSINK.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND PREP COOLER THERMOMETERS

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR AND BLOCKING REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OCT 16

2017

FAILED

15 violations3 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALFood Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN PANS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED GROUNDBEEF 73.0F,3LBS. COOKED STEK 78.9F,6LBS. MARINATED CHICKEN 79.1F-79.6F,3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 82.2F,3LBS. COOKED PORK 100.9F,2.5LBS COOKED SOUP 125.8F,2LBS. COOKED RICE 61.8F,5LBS. COOKED BEANS 87.6F,10LBS. COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN 100.9F,2-10LBS. COOKED PORK 73.3F-74.1F,2LBS. COOKED CORN 101.6.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.82LBS.$205.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM,3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED AT THIS TIME.HOT WATER TANK WAS NOT ON.EMPLOYEES LIT HOT WATER TANK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

SERIOUSOther

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,STEAK,PORK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP AT ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET,DAMAGED UPPER DOOR FRAME AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST SEAL LOWER BASIN OF MOPSINK.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND PREP COOLER THERMOMETERS.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR AND BLOCKING REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 4

2017

PASSED

0 violations

JUL 28

2017

FAILED

5 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALFood Temperature

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

OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP READING 55-60'F, COOKED PORK, RAW CHICKEN AND COOKED BEANS, ALL AT IMPROPER TEMP, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF APPROX., $600.00 AND 80 POUNDS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 40'F AND BELOW, HOT FOODS 140 AND ABOVE, INSTRUCTED TO PUT QUICK CHILL METHODS IN PLACE, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, STORING GARBAGE BAGS IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR, NOT IN DUMPSTER. ALSO NOTED CRATES, OIL BOXES, AND DEBRIS ON SURROUNDING GROUND AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTD TO STORE GARBAGE IN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA AT ALL TIMES, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK) WITH A VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE (MANAGER HAS A XEROX COPY), MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, WITH A VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND REPAIR LEAK,

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

NOV 17

2016

PASSED

0 violations

NOV 14

2016

FAILED

5 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE LEAKING HEAVILY AND ONTO FLOOR WHEN FAUCET TURNED ON. REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK WATER SHUT OFF, BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE, AND NO PAPER TOWELS NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR SINK. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

SERIOUSOther

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

MINORSanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).

MINORSanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY (NO DUCT TAPE).

MINORSanitation

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

WALL NEXT TO STOVE IN POOR REPAIR, BURNED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

MAR 4

2016

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINOROther

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

FEB 26

2016

FAILED

8 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

CRITICALPest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, STORING GARBAGE BAGS IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE OF EXIT DOOR, NOT IN DUMPSTER. ALSO NOTED CRATES, OIL BOXES, AND DEBRIS ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO STORE GARBAGE IN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

MINORChemical Safety

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

PRE PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.

MINORSanitation

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

SEP 25

2015

PASSED

5 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN ALL DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS FROM COUNTERS, SINKS, AND EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation

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

CLEAN ALL DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICES TO WASHROOM DOORS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation

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

ALL ARTICLES AND ITEMS STORED ON PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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