Earl'S BBQ
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2025-08-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CEILING TILE WHICH MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
2025-08-19 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE BAIT BOX ON PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CEILING TILE WHICH MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
2025-04-22 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. STORE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
2024-04-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2024-04-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSU...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579377 DATED 8/1/2023: #38 "OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE" #51 "OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPA...
2023-08-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 18 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT AND ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO SLIDING DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES, BUCKETS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IDENTIFYING FOOD AND CONDIMENTS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED BRISKET STORED IN WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL UNWRAPPED FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12: OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SERVING UTENSIL IN CORN IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE STORED ABOVE TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11:OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED POTATO CUTTER ON WALL AND MIXER ON PREP TABLE WITH FOOD RESIDUE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NOZZLES AND AREA SURROUNDING NOZZLES WITH BUILDUP FROM SPLASHES AT BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE OF UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEAR ROOM WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN GARBAGE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE AREAS, STORAGE ROOMS AND IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FLOOR ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED DUSTY UNUSED EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING WATER TANK AND STORAGE AREA WITH LADDER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AFFE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED SOILED VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED OR NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2579028 DATED 7/25/2023 VIOLATION #25 3-603.11 OBSERVED MENU POSTED IN DINING AREA NOT IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR...
2023-07-25 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 19 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU POSTED IN DINNER AREA NOT IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR RAW WITH ASTERICK TO LI...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT AND ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO SLIDING DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES, BUCKETS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IDENTIFYING FOOD AND CONDIMENTS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED BRISKET STORED IN WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL UNWRAPPED FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SERVING UTENSIL IN CORN IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE STORED ABOVE TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED POTATO CUTTER ON WALL AND MIXER ON PREP TABLE WITH FOOD RESIDUE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NOZZLES AND AREA SURROUNDING NOZZLES WITH BUILDUP FROM SPLASHES AT BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE OF UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEAR ROOM WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN GARBAGE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE AREAS, STORAGE ROOMS AND IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN OF ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUSTY UNUSED EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING WATER TANK AND STORAGE AREA WITH LADDER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SOILED VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED OR NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2572131 DATED 03/07/2023 NOT CORRECTED. #55 6-501.11: OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-0...
2023-03-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 40 POUNDS RIBS, 60 POUNDS RIB TIPS, 75 POUNDS BRISKET, 20 POUNDS CHEESE, 5 POUNDS...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMANAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
2022-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND TABLE TO THE RIGHT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTY SHELVES. MUST PAINT/SEAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-8-21 INSPECTION # 2492554. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINI...
2021-03-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: PAN OF RAW CHICKEN AT 47.3F, PAN OF RAW CHICKEN AT 47.1F, CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT 47.1F, BUCKET OF COOKED BEANS AT 80.1F, AND ANOTHER BUCKET OF COOKE...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON OUTDOOR COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND GRIME ON VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-08-29 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C)- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN RUSTED LOWER SHELVE ON FOOD PREP TABLE.
2019-08-16 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010 CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE ARE EATING AND DRINKING FROM OPEN CUP IN KITCHEN ARE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP AREA .MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES EATING AND PERSONAL DRINKS, ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO M...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH SLICED TOMATOES , CALL SLAW,COOKED PASTA,HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN) STORED IN FOOD PREP COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 45-49 F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITAT...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR AT 45.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL REQUEST TO CDPHFOOD@CITY OF CHICAGO.ORG .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE HAVE FINGERNAILS LONG POLISHED AND NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN RUSTED LOWER SHELVE ON FOOD PREP TABLE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRTY WALLS AND STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZER AND ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/18/2019 REPORT # 2285403 NOT CORRECTED #41 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE USE OF DIRTY, DRY CLOTH TOWELS WITH OUT STORING THEM IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES #53 MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SAN...
2019-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 21 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST CLEAN SMOKERS BAKING GRILL TRAYS AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS TO VOID BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN ) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLD UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROPERLY COVERED ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOOD STORED ON RACKS CARTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE USE OF DIRTY, DRY CLOTH TOWELS WITH OUT STORING THEM IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLER
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON UNISEX BATHROOM AND REPAIR SELF CLOSING MECHANISM
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH DISPOSAL AREA IS USED AS STORAGE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CREATES CLUTTER WITH HARBORAGE FOR PEST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE TRASH DISPOSAL AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION SYSTEMS GRILLS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AND STANDING DIRTY WATER IN UTILITY AND BOILER ROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE DAMAGED AND STAIN CEILING TILES FROM FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.CEILING TILES USED FOR REPLACEMENT SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE AND NOT ACOUSTIC TILES WITH HOLES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR NON PROTECTED GLASS LIGHTS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA, BATHROOMS, REAR STORAGE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2019-04-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 24 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST CLEAN SMOKERS BAKING GRILL TRAYS AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS TO VOID BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN ) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLD UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROPERLY COVERED ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOOD STORED ON RACKS CARTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE HAVE FINGERNAILS VERY LONG AND NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE USE OF DIRTY, DRY CLOTH TOWELS WITH OUT STORING THEM IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLER
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON UNISEX BATHROOM AND REPAIR SELF CLOSING MECHANISM
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH DISPOSAL AREA IS USED AS STORAGE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CREATES CLUTTER WITH HARBORAGE FOR PEST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE TRASH DISPOSAL AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE DAMAGED AND STAIN CEILING TILES FROM FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.CEILING TILES USED FOR REPLACEMENT SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE AND NOT ACOUSTIC TILES WITH HOLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AND STANDING DIRTY WATER IN UTILITY AND BOILER ROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION SYSTEMS GRILLS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR NON PROTECTED GLASS LIGHTS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA, BATHROOMS, REAR STORAGE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2017-03-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, MAC AND CHEESE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST B...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A (MAGNETIC) KNIFE RACK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WASHROOM BY FRONT PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA BY EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES ---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST...
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
NO CUSTOMERS ALLOWED TO USE REAR WASHROOM (BY FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA).
2017-03-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.1F). NOTED BAKED BEANS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 69.8F PREVIOUSLY COOKED A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZA...
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090(B)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1770554 ISSUED ON 05-10-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - Instructed facility to install and maintain a splash guard between the 1 compartment sink and the three compartment sink. ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A (MAGNETIC) KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, BOILER ROOM AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.--------NOTED GAP/OPENING ON WALL FRAME (C...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WASHROOM BY FRONT PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA BY EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES ---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST...
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
NO CUSTOMER ALLOWED TO USE REAR WASHROOM (BY FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA).
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
2016-05-10 Pass License 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard between the 1 compartment sink and the three compartment sink.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Instructed facility to install and maintain coving along the walls of the rear prep area.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed facility to install and maintain a dipper well for ice cream service. Observed a small leak at the pipe below the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain a backflow pr...
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