SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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BEAT. 18/100

1514 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 20, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN POLICY POSTED ON SITE OR ALL OF THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED SPINACH, RICE, NOODLES, COOKED VEGETABLES, ETC) STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL READY TO EAT, REFRIGERATED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT (INCLUDING ASTERISKING) AVAILABLE FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED (EGGS, ETC) ITEMS IN MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST REPLACE HEAVILY SOILED APRON WORN BY FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CRACKS AND CREVICES OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLD/ REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLE SHELVING AS WELL AS EXTERIOR OF BLENDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN CLOSET CONNECTED TO FRONT PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 24
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, EXTERIOR OF FRYER, WOK, GRILL, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND PIPES AND HOSES ATTACHED TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DUST FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAY 11
2018
FAILED
9 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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON-SITE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR THE INSPECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND KEEP ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL CHLORINE TEST KIT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO TEST 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA STORED ON DISH RACK TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, EXTERIOR OF FRYER, WOK, GRILL, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND PIPES AND HOSES ATTACHED TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DUST FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUL 6
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 27
2017
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, CONTAINERS/UTENSILS IN BASINS OF SINK, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING, CITATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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

RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 20) IN FIRST FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM AND (OVER 55 IN NON FOOD STORAGE BASEMENT AREA), NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT PROVIDED AND NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE UPON NEXT VISIT, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE, (MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED LICENSE) WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SERVED, AND HANDLED (CHICKEN, EGGS, BEEF, ETC.,) INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/04/2016, REPORT 1948768, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 RAW STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WORN, BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. 33 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ROLLING CART, AND BASINS OF ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 41 EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN FRONT, REAR STORAGE AREAS AND EXTERIOR REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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

UTENSILS IN KNIFE RACK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND IN WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

WALL BY WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPLASHES ON WALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

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

OUTSIDE BACK DOOR CLUTTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING EMERGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

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AUG 4
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WORN, BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

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

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ROLLING CART, AND BASINS OF ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN FRONT, REAR STORAGE AREAS AND EXTERIOR REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANZIE AREAS.

JUL 28
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE NOR CLEAN, CONTAINERS IN BASINS OF SINK AND BASINS WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. NO SOAP NOTED AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINKS CLEAN, WITH SOAP AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 20) IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT PROVIDED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

RAW STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WORN, BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

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

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ROLLING CART, AND BASINS OF ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN FRONT, REAR STORAGE AREAS AND EXTERIOR REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANZIE AREAS.

OCT 28
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
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 PREPPED, SERVED, AND HANDLED (CHICKEN, EGGS, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN BINS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ON THE OVEN HANDLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A DIRTY TOWEL UNDER THE COMPARTMENTS OF A PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT STORE DIRTY TOWELS UNDER PREP COOLER COMPARTMENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WASH CLOTHES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16
2015
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 3 DOZEN EGGS AT 50.8F VALUED AT $10.00 ON TOP OF A PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOORS RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG/RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, BEEF, RICE, CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #1467487 NOT CORRECTED 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND CUTTING BOARDS. 34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS. 35 DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS. 41 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT CLOSET AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ENCLOSED PORCH. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST ALSO STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN BINS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ON THE OVEN HANDLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A DIRTY TOWEL UNDER THE COMPARTMENTS OF A PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT STORE DIRTY TOWELS UNDER PREP COOLER COMPARTMENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WASH CLOTHES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 22
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND CUTTING BOARDS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT CLOSET AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ENCLOSED PORCH. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST ALSO STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

SEP 9
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED READY TO EAT LETTUCE BEING STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALSO NOTED RAW EGGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER BEING STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT LETTUCE. ADVISED MANAGER ON PROPER FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ENCLOSED PORCH. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND ON THE SIDES. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND CUTTING BOARDS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT CLOSET AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ENCLOSED PORCH. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST ALSO STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MAR 28
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING NEXT TO SERVICE/PREP COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE, MUST SEAL.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT FRUIT SERVICE/PREP COOLER OF SPILLS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

MAY 1
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOORS AT BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE. MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FROM 1ST FLOOR AREA.

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