SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EGGS INC. CAFE.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

680 N LAKE SHORE DR · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 19, 2026 · passed

8 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 19
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR COOLERS RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

FEB 3
2025
PASSED
13 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP COOKS LINE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED BASE COOLER UNITS IN REAR PREP EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED AT FRONT OF UNIT NOT FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT IN WALK IN FREEZER AND DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS MOUNTED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISPENSERS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP STAINLESS STEEL FLOOR BROKEN AND LIFTING FROM FLOOR, INTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN FREEZER, CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND ACROSS UTILITY SINK. NOTED FLOOR IS MISSING GROUTING IN REAR FOOD PREPAND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS BULBS OUT IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN HOOD HANGING MISSING SCREWS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PLACE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.

APR 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS (RAW BEEF, SLICE HAM, EGG MIXTURE) NOT MARKED WITH A USE-BY DATE. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41°F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. 5 POUNDS OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT A COST OF $50.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON/NEAR THROUGH OUT PREMISE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION.

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES AND DISH RACKS FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AND DISH RACKS FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN DISH WAHING AREA, IN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND DRY STOREROOM.THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED IN FOOD DEBRIS GASKETS AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THOUGHOUT PREMISE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED IN GREASE HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MIANTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

MINOROther
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.

MAY 22
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF FOOD DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 10
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AT HANDSINKINS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA OR REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. BOTH SAID PREP AREAS WERE IN USE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE LINKS AND PATTIES INSIDE OF HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 112.0F AND 122.3F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD HOT TCS FOOD @135.0F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FRESH FRUIT MEDLEY (CHOPPED CANTALOUPE, HONEY DEW MELON, WATERMELON, TZIKI SAUCE, VARIOUS SALAD DRESSINGS, 50LBS OF MILK ALL LOCATED INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F AND 55.3F.tHE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND IN COLD HOLD UNITS LOCATED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA... 1.5LBS BOILED EGGS @47.2F,3 LBS SLICED HAM @48.7F, 4LBS SLICED TURKEY @52.5F, AND 3.5LBS OF COOKED GYRO MEAT @56.3F. OBSERVED 15 EGGS ON PREP TABLE INSIDE OF CARTON @66.7F. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF BEATEN EGGS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER @48.2F AND 2.5 LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF @45.2F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS @41F AND MAINTAIN. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY BY PIC. TOTAL VALUE OF FOOD IS APPRXIMATELY $250... PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION 21 FOR CITATION.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED IN FRONT PREP AREA @55.0F, AND 4 DOOR COOLER ATTACHED TO BOTTOM OF GRILL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA @56.3F. SAID UNITS HAD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE DURING THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCONTINUE USE OF SAID COOLERS UNTIL REAPIRED AND @41F OR BELOW. MUST BE MAINTAINED. BOTH UNITS TAGGED FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS TRHOUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF FOOD DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 28
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAINED.

JUL 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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

FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR; METAL FLOORING IS BROKEN AND MISSING IN VARIOUS PARTS OF COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

APR 8
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CARD BOARD BOXES STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

OCT 17
2019
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 9
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR RAW AND POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS FOR ANY RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION 60.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION 60.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION 60.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON SLICED TURKEY BREAST STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED. ------------ OBSERVED THE ABOVE CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION ON 8/24/2018 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12- OBSERVED NO LABELS ON SLICED TURKEY BREAST STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 - OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION ADJACENT TO ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD. OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 24
2018
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 (A) (2) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -IN TOP LOADING COOLER: 45.6F, 5LBS OF MIXED CUT FRUIT/MELON SALAD AT A VALUE OF $10.00 - 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER: 45.3F, 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST, AT A VALUE OF $33.00 47.8F, 5LBS OF YOUGURT AT A VALUE OF $6.00 46.4F, 3LBS OF COOKED CINNAMON APPLE SLICES, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 51.4F, 5LBS OF TURKEY SALAD AT A VALUE OF $4.00 46.6F, 4LBS OF CHILLED SAUTEED BELL PEPPERS, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 -WALK IN COOLER: 64.5F, 3LBS OF EGGS AT VALUE OF $2.60 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT A TOTAL OF 35LBS AT A VALUE OF $62.60 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12- OBSERVED NO LABELS ON SLICED TURKEY BREAST STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 (A) (A)- OBSERVED 2ND FAUCET MISSING AND UNABLE TO DISPENSE WATER TO 3 SINK BASIN, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 - OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION ADJACENT TO ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD. OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND NO TRACES OF SANITIZER ON TEST STRIP FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WHILE IT WAS BEING USED. SANITIZER CONTAINER WAS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-37-030. BY THE END OF REPORT MGR BROUGHT A NEW SANITIZER CONTAINER AND PROPER CONCENTRATION WAS DISPENSED .

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1989557 DATED ON 2-23-17 FOR VIOL #45 (FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE) INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

EMPLOYEES CLOTHING ARTICLES STORED ALL OVER FOOD SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

FEB 23
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES STORED IN A STANDING WATER BUCKET ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CONTAINER.

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

PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS WITH INK ON THE OUTSIDE ARE USED AS A MUTLTI-USE CONTAINERS WHERE PAINT IS RUBBED OFF AND EDGES ARE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP AREA LOW BOY COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES

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FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

MAY 3
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR DIRECTLY BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SOILED WITH LEFTOVER STREAKS FROM A METAL CLEANER. MUST REMOVE THE STAINS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

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