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33 W ONTARIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 19 inspections. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 62017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITH PEELING PAINT IN REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR. MUST RESTORE ALL RACKS TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE. OSBERVED RACKS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER CONTIANING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST RESTORE ALL RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF MILK SHAKE MACHINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL PLASTIC AND RESORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING ON 2ND FLOOR FOR DRY STORAGE. PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING.
OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR COOLERS IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH FOOD/JUICE SPILLS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMUALTION AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF MILK SHAKE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY FOOD SPILLS.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN COAT ROOM NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN MAIN COOKING AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
: OBSERVED WALLS OF POT AND PAN ROOM ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK AREA WITH WALLS CONTAINING MOLD. MUST REMOVE ALL MOLD FROM WALLS AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN A CLEAN AND SNAITIARY CONDITION. OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN SAME ROOM WITH MOLD LOCATED IN CEILING. MUST REMOVE ALL MOLD AND REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE ICE MACHINE.REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE DISH AREA.REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN LAUNDRY ROOM ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK.REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COB WEBS LOCATED ON CEILING OF COAT ROOM.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR CONTAINING FOOD TO GO CONTAINERS, SODA SYRUPS AND PAPER PRODUCTS WITH OLD DIRTY MATTRESS, LIVING ROOM CHAIR AND BENCH. ALL LIVING AREAS MUST BE COMPLETLY SEPARATED FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE MATTRESS AND SEPARATE LIVING AREA FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT FAR RIGHT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR. RESTORE NAD MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE LEFT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MOP SINK. MUST SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN LARGE WALK IN CONTAINING FRUITS AND VEGEATBLES. EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER OF INSTALL INTERNAL THERMOMETER.
: OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM STAIRS NEAR MOP SINK. EXIT DOOR LEADS TO COMMON AREA AND CONTAINS OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING OLD GRILL AND OLD REFRIGERATOR AND OLD TOASTER. ALL OLD EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DOCUMENTED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREVIOUS REPORTS BUT MANAGER STATED DUR TO FLOOD THEY NO LONGER HAVE CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD INCLUDING ALL SERVERS WHO SERVE TOAST AND SOUP TOOK FOOD HANDLER COARSE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
JAN 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SERVER TOUCHING BREAD WITH BARE HANDS AND INSERTING BREAD INTO TOASTER. OBSERVED SERVED UNLOADING TOAST ONTO PLATE WITH BARE HANDS. ALL EMPLOYEES WERE RETOLD THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND GLOVES OR TONGS MUST BE USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH O PPM OF SANITIZER SOLUTION DETECTED. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLTATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR DISHWASHING AREA WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED ADJACENT EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR ADJACENT PREP AREA WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. PULMBER ON SITE TO REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FAUCET THAT DOES NOT REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. PLUMBER ON SITE AND INSTALLED FACUCET TO REACH ALL 3 COMAPRTMETNS. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-030
OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITH PEELING PAINT IN REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR. MUST RESTORE ALL RACKS TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE. OSBERVED RACKS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER CONTIANING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST RESTORE ALL RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF MILK SHAKE MACHINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL PLASTIC AND RESORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING ON 2ND FLOOR FOR DRY STORAGE. PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING.
OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR COOLERS IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH FOOD/JUICE SPILLS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMUALTION AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF MILK SHAKE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY FOOD SPILLS.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN COAT ROOM NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN MAIN COOKING AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS OF POT AND PAN ROOM ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK AREA WITH WALLS CONTAINING MOLD. MUST REMOVE ALL MOLD FROM WALLS AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN A CLEAN AND SNAITIARY CONDITION. OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN SAME ROOM WITH MOLD LOCATED IN CEILING. MUST REMOVE ALL MOLD AND REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE ICE MACHINE.REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE DISH AREA.REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN LAUNDRY ROOM ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK.REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COB WEBS LOCATED ON CEILING OF COAT ROOM.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR CONTAINING FOOD TO GO CONTAINERS, SODA SYRUPS AND PAPER PRODUCTS WITH OLD DIRTY MATTRESS, LIVING ROOM CHAIR AND BENCH. ALL LIVING AREAS MUST BE COMPLETLY SEPARATED FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE MATTRESS AND SEPARATE LIVING AREA FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT FAR RIGHT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR. RESTORE NAD MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE LEFT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MOP SINK. MUST SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN LARGE WALK IN CONTAINING FRUITS AND VEGEATBLES. EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER OF INSTALL INTERNAL THERMOMETER.
OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM STAIRS NEAR MOP SINK. EXIT DOOR LEADS TO COMMON AREA AND CONTAINS OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING OLD GRILL AND OLD REFRIGERATOR AND OLD TOASTER. ALL OLD EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DOCUMENTED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREVIOUS REPORTS BUT MANAGER STATED DUR TO FLOOD THEY NO LONGER HAVE CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD INCLUDING ALL SERVERS WHO SERVE TOAST AND SOUP TOOK FOOD HANDLER COARSE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MAY 162016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE PREP AREA UNUSED REACH IN 3-DOOR COOLER, 4 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1591362 DATED ON 12/08/15 NOT CORRECTED-#30 MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS,#33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER,STOVES AND GRILL, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND UNDERNEATH THE SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN,#34 OBSERVED PREP AREA FLOOR SURFACE IN POOR REPAIR/SURFACE NOT SMOOTH ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST REPAIR PREP AREA FLOOR AND KEEP FLOOR DRY, #38 DISHWASH 1-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINIOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED, NON COMPLIANCE.
OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 82015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HAND SOAP IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COOK LINE AND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE SERVICE STATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABEL ALSO(NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE).
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED INVERTED/UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION .
RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE EXPPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND COOK LINE,(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE)AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER,STOVES AND GRILL, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND UNDERNEATH THE SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DRY THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE,PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AND RESEAL THE FLOOR IN THE PREP/COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP/COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.
PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER WITH DAIRY PRODUCTS BEHIND THE BAR AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DAIRY PRODUCT IN THE SERVICE STATION.
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MAR 112015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 32015FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED,WITH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOORS OVER 2 INCHES. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2009133 DATED 8/21/14 #35- NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
MUST RE CAULK ALL THE X4 EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE SPLASH GUARDS. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUSTANCE AND MAINTAIN .
MUST CELAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM, LOCKER ROOM, STORAGE ROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(CHICKEN, BEEF,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT, MISSING TILES AT THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DRY REAR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
AUG 192014FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP TABLE, WALLS AND FLOOR AT THE PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED OVER 75 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, BOXES AND SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP,KITCHEN, REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIRS LEAKING LIQUID FOOD WASTE ON THE GROUND AND BENT LIDS ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAINED.
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT AND FOOD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING INSIDE OF UNUSED COOLERS AND MEAT SLICERS
NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS, COUNTERS,AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT, MISSING TILES AT THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DRY REAR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER AND FAUCET AT SAME.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH PREP TABLES AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 112014FAILED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED TEMPERATURES OF COOLERS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 50.4F,LIQUID EGGS 64.8F,PANCAKE MIX 44.1F,CUT STRAWBERRIES 55.2F,STEAK 49.5F, TOMATOES 46.7F,BEEF 67.9F,EGGS 62.6F, CANADIAN BACON 58.0F, CHEESE 64.0F, EGGS 64.5F.CHICKEN SALAD 44.4F, HAM 44.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1,500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH FINAL RINSE SANITIZER READING AT 00 PPM (CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DISH WASHER UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE HOT HOLDING SERVING LINE AT THE SERVICE STATION AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP TABLE, WALLS AND FLOOR AT THE PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED OVER 75 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, BOXES AND SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP,KITCHEN, REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIRS LEAKING LIQUID FOOD WASTE ON THE GROUND AND BENT LIDS ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN, FISH,BEEF ETC).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT AND FOOD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING INSIDE OF UNUSED COOLERS AND MEAT SLICERS.
NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS, COUNTERS,AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT, MISSING TILES AT THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DRY REAR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER AND FAUCET AT SAME.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH PREP TABLES AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
OCT 92013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DAMAGED AND MISSING RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO
OCT 32013FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND RAW GROUND TURKEY PATTIES STORED ABOVE DELI MEATS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE RAW POULTRY AT BOTTOM SHELF.
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN DINING ROOM, DISH WASHING AREA AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
DAMAGED AND MISSING RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, BLACK FILM NOTED INSIDE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE, SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIER PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
OPEN EMPLOYEE'S DRINKS CONTAINER STORED AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL LIDED.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED T0 WEAR.
ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN ICE BINS, ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTE DTO STORE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
MAR 192013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, FOOD ENCRUSTED FOOD STUCK ON BACK OF BLADE AND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
STANDING WATER UNDER FRONT SERVICE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
DAMAGED WALLS IN POT AND PANS STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
LEAKY PIPE NEXT TO FRONT HAND SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAR 162012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN VEGETABLE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
MAR 82012FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
(7-38-005A) FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND AIR TEMP. OF REACH-IN COOLER FOR OMELLETTES AT 60.9F (UNIT TAGGED). MUST MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
(7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOLLOWING FOODS STORED INSDIE ABOVE-MENTIONED UNIT: 2-DOZEN EGGS AT 59.1F; 3-TYPES OF SHREDDED CHEESES AT 53-53.9F; DICED TOMATOES AT 50.3F (TOTAL VALUE= $140.00 & TOTAL WEIGHT-6 LBS.). INSTRUCTED TO VOLUNTARILY DISPOSE OF PRODUCTS & MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
(7-38-020) NOTED AT LEAST 28-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, ON CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK AREA & ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR; 6-ON COOLER DOOR; 8-ON CEILING AT DISHROOM. FRONT DOORS MUST BE SEALED AT BOTTOM-HAS ABOUT I-CENTIMETER GAP ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY & SEAL OUTER OPENINGS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: ELBOW PIPE UNDER SCRAPER LEAKING PROFUSELY; HANDSINK FAUCET SPRAYING WATER AT BASE; MISSING KNOB AT COLD WATER LINE OF 3-COMP SINK; LEAK UNDER DISHMACHINE BASE=MUST MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
ALL FOODS STORED MUST BE COVERED, DATED & LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
INTERIOR OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COMPRESSORS & CONDENSERS MUST BE FREE OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOOR DRAINS, AROUND CORNERS & AROUND EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS/CEILINGS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
FEB 232011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, OVENS, MICROWAVE, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOPS OF BROILERS AND CONNECTED GAS LINES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN THE DISHROOM FLOOR DRY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FEB 152011FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER AT THE WAFFLE STATION WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.4F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED WAFFLE BATTER AT 45F, TUNA SALAD AT 48.9F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 46.9F, SOFT BOILED EGGS AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN THE LOG BOOK ONSITE FOR REVIEW. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS PREPARED OR SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES SOUPS, BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ITEMS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, SANDWICHES, ETC.). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2/3/10 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PREMISES WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, OVENS, MICROWAVE, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN THE DISHROOM FLOOR DRY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR ALL OPEN GAPS AND SEALS IN THE FRP BOARD AND STAINLESS STEEL WALL SECTIONS IN THE PREP AREAS.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS IN THE RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATING. MUST REPAIR.
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER PLUNGERS FOR THE DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THEY CAN EFFECTIVELY HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASINS. PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER TO STORE ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN THE JUICE BAR AREA.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKETS AND INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. MUST HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS INSIDE OF THE MANAGER'S OFFICE NEXT TO THE DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ASHTRAY AND THROW OUT THE CIGARETTE BUTTS. ALSO, NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN WAS POSTED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST. VIOLATION OF CHICAGO INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
JAN 212010FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Coffee station reach in cooler not maintained at 45 F. Must repair cooer, 40 F or below.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Dishmachine not set up. Instructed manager dishmachine must sanitize at either 180 F or at 100 ppm chlorine.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. No pest control logbook on premises. Must provide pest control logbook from a licensed state of illinois operator and have logbook on premises.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean and sanitize all equipment throughout.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must detail clean all unclean ceiling tiles and walls throughout.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Must replace all burned out ceiling light bulbs at prep area and in washrooms.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must locate or provide catch basin or grease trap for establishment.
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. Observed 2nd floor storage room cluttered. Must remove all items or elevate 6" off floor.
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