Chicago Health Dept
3949 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2024.
Last inspected Jul 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
4-602.13/ OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/SHELVES/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11/ NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND REPLACE.
NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED HARD WATER STAINS ON TOP EXTERIOR SURFACE AND SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUASAGE 53.6 F, COOKED EGGS 52.7 F, LIGHT CREAM CHEESE 54.4, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE 54.9 F, CREAM CHEESE TUBS AND SINGLE SERVE 54.5, OAT MILK 54.3 F, CHICKEN PABLANO 53.8 F, CHORIZO WRAP 54.5 F, GREEN GODDESS WRAP (EGG WHITES) 54.3 F, EGG WHITE BITES 54.9, AND COOKED BACON 54.4 STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND TURKEY AND PORK SAUASGE 47. 4 F, CHEDDAR CHEESE 52.3 F, AVOCADO SPREAD 59.3, SINGLE SERVE CREAM CHEESE 51.8 F AT FRONT 6 COMPARTMENT COLD HOLD UNIT APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS VALUED $500.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
NOTED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR 54 F AND 6 COMPARTMENT COLD HOLD UNIT AT 52 F. REFRIGERATION COMPANY CAME DURING INSPECTION TO REPAIR BOTH REFRIGERATORS AMBIENT AIR 40.2. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/SHELVES/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAK AT MIDDLE SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM. TOILET TANK LID IN GUEST RESTROOM BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND REPLACE.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF VIOLATION #53 (NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.) FROM INSPECTION#2524103 CONDUCTED ON 8/17/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, DELI ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES PREPARED SANDWICHES, DUMPED PAPER INSIDE GARBAGE CAN, TOUGHED THE FACE ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES CHANGE GLOVES AND WASHING THEIR HANDS AT CHANGE OF TASK OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NOTED ONE OF TWO BATHROOMS ON SITE NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
MISSING LIGHTS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH SHATTER-RESISTANT BULB.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS ALSO OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALL AND CEILING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY POSTED ON REAR KITCHEN INFORMATION BOARD NOT VERIFIABLE. WRITTEN POLICY DOES NOT VERIFY THAT EVERY EMPLOYEE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. CLEAN UP KIT DOES NOT HAVE THE ADEQUATE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF 5.25% THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS. WRITTEN PROCEDURE STATES TO USE A PRODUCT ON SITE THAT HAS A SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION OF 1.45%. MUST OBTAIN A DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS OR WHEN USING SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM OF 5.25%. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12 ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
4-501.11 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP DRAW COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----- : 4-501.12 PREP DRAWER COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES AND CRACKS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
6-101.11 BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR AND BASEBOARD TILES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY POSTED ON REAR KITCHEN INFORMATION BOARD NOT VERIFIABLE. WRITTEN POLICY DOES NOT VERIFY THAT EVERY EMPLOYEE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. CLEAN UP KIT DOES NOT HAVE THE ADEQUATE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF 5.25% THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS. WRITTEN PROCEDURE STATES TO USE A PRODUCT ON SITE THAT HAS A SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION OF 1.45%. MUST OBTAIN A DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS OR WHEN USING SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM OF 5.25%. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12 ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
4-501.11 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP DRAW COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----- : 4-501.12 PREP DRAWER COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES AND CRACKS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
6-101.11 BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR AND BASEBOARD TILES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #16-4-601.11(A) FROM REPORT #2293447 ON 6-12-19 NOT CORRECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE NOT CLEAN. ALL AREAS OF ICE CONTACT INSIDE THE MACHINE NOTED WITH A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED OF ALL BLACK SLIME. THEN MUST CONTACT CDPH BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION MADE ON 6-12-19 WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOLER SUCH AS EGGS AT 49.3F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY POSTED ON REAR KITCHEN INFORMATION BOARD NOT VERIFIABLE. WRITTEN POLICY DOES NOT VERIFY THAT EVERY EMPLOYEE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. CLEAN UP KIT DOES NOT HAVE THE ADEQUATE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF 5.25% THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS. WRITTEN PROCEDURE STATES TO USE A PRODUCT ON SITE THAT HAS A SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION OF 1.45%. MUST OBTAIN A DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS OR WHEN USING SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM OF 5.25%. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
BROKEN SOAP DISPENSERS UNABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP AT BOTH THE FRONT PREP AND THE DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. STAFF PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE ADEQUATE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE NOT CLEAN. ALL AREAS OF ICE CONTACT INSIDE THE MACHINE NOTED WITH A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE THE DRAWER PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS AT 48.2F & 49.3F, SAUSAGE AT 53.2F, CREAM CHEESE AT 53.4F. COOLERS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 49F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP DRAWER COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 49F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS EGGS HELD INSIDE AT 49.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP DRAW COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
PREP DRAWER COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES AND CRACKS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVING. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN/CLEAR OF BUILT UP ICE.
DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AREA, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COFFEE MAKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY TOILETS BOWLS WITH FECES AND DIRTY, STAINED WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR AND BASEBOARD TILES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2243587 ON 12-17-18 NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN, BASEMENT, AND HALLWAY AREAS. MUST CLEAN.#57- FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN, BASEMENT, AND HALLWAY AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE.
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
FOUD NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND COLATA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION .MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DELI MEAT, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HAM AND EGG SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED DURING THE FIRST HOUR OF THE INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.
THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS STAINED BROWN, SCRUB CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SINK. THE PULL OUT REFRIGERATOR DRAWER FRAMES ARE DIRTY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.
THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS A HEAVILY FROSTED UP CONDENSER UNIT AND ONE OF THE FANS IS FROZEN, DEFROST AND REPAIR THE FREEZER. THE VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR HAS A DUSTY, STAINED BUILDUP, CLEAN THE HOOD AREA.
THE CORNERS OF THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK SLIMMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTANCT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ICE WAS USE TO PREPARE DRINKS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. DO NOT USE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE BAGS FROM RETAIL FOOD BUSINESS KEEP INVOICES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS BY ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING FOOD GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD PRODUCTS,REMOVED ONE GLOVE AND USED PHONE TO CALL CERTIFIED MANAGER,AFTER FINISHED PUT ON THE SAME GLOVE AND MADE A BREAKFAST SANDWICH FOR COSTUMER.THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WEARING FOOD GLOVES DOING MULTI TASK WITH FOOD AND NON-FOOD RELATE, WEARING ALL TIME FOOD GLOVES ON.BOTH EMPLOYEE NEVER WASHED THEIR HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER REMOVED FOOD GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.GRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000062897-16
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION,AND WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE HANDLED, COOKED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS(EGGS, SAUSAGE,HAM ETC.A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED SERVED AND STORED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000062897-16
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.KEEP DONUTS COVERED, IN REAR AREA(STORED ON METAL SHELF).USE ICE SCOOP TO GET ICE FOR CUSTOMERS.DO NOT USE GLASSES.
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