MAY 13
2026
PASS · 0 violations
EGGYS.
Chicago Health Dept
333 E BENTON PL · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026); 10 critical violations across the last 12 months.
26 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2026 · 10 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
26
VIOLATIONS
112
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 6
2026
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. CORNED BEEF HASH-61.0F.3LBS. POTATOES-69.4F.1.5LBS. DICED SAUSAGES-66.2F.IN INDIVIDUAL SMALL PANS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.7.5LBS. $42.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. SLICED TURKEY-45.7F.1.5LBS. CHIROZO-53.4F.0.5LBS. BEANS-50.4F. IN PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.3.5LBS.$28.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, BULK,ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, DINING AREA, MENU BOARDS,PICTURES, REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AREA AND FLYING AROUND DUMP SINK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/6/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN REAR HALLWAY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REMOVE HOSE FROM COFFEE PREP AREA HAND SINK TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
AUG 14
2025
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND RIGHT CORNER OF RIGHT DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON GROUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN PARKING GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
AUG 12
2025
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND RIGHT CORNER OF RIGHT DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON GROUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN PARKING GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 (B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2621742 DATED 08/05/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, LOOSE GARBAGE, SHOPPING CARTS, CRATES, CARDBOARD AND LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES OR WASTE HANDLING UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN
AUG 5
2025
FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.3-70.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HAM(47.5F), PORK(46.6-58.1F), EGG WHITES(52.0F), TURKEY(46.6-66.4F), RAW EGG IN SHELL(53.4-70.1F), BUTTER(48.2F), CUT WATERMELON(45.9F), SALMON(45.3F), DICED TOMATOES(46.8F), CORN(49.1F), SHREDDED CHEESE(45.5-56.3F), CHICKEN(48.6-68.2F), GREEK YOGURT(50.5F) AND FISH((50.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $400 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OTR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH TWO TOP COLD HOLDING WELLS AND PREP AREA, ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH TWO COLD HOLDING WELLS ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON SHELF AND EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/5/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND RIGHT CORNER OF RIGHT DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON GROUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN PARKING GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NON WORKING WASH AND FINAL RINSE GAUGES ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WASH AND FINAL RINSE GAUGES ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED A WARE WASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK AND AS THE WATER ENTERS THE HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MAINFOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, LOOSE GARBAGE, SHOPPING CARTS, CRATES, CARDBOARD AND LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES OR WASTE HANDLING UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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FEB 26
2025
PASS 2 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. MUST ELEVATE DISH RACKS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOP FOR POTATOES STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF FOOD ITEM IN THE DRAWER UNIT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
MAR 1
2024
PASS 6 violations
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE SERVING LINE AND ON SHELVING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SHELVING AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE IN BETWEEN GASKETS, AND ON THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND DRAWERS AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAR 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers (sugar) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Boxes of food ( potatoes, can goods... ) stored on floor of rear storage room, instructed to keep off floor.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Soiled wiping cloth kept on prep table, Instructed to keep in sanitize bucket.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Disposable cups used for food storage at coffee station, instructed to use proper food container.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No temperature measuring thermometer no heat strips for high temp dish machine. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. By the end of inspection manager purchased a unit.
JAN 7
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 4
2021
PASS 1 violation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRIED UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.
JAN 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES STORED IN A PREP COOLER. 8 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 57F, $45. 10 LBS OF HAMBURGER, 54F, $15. 2.5 LBS OF TALAPIA, $15, AND 4 DZ EGGS STORED ON THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, 59F, $25. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, AND UNTENSILS STORED ACROSS FROM THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIIL, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NAD MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND UNDER HIGH TEMPURATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.
MAY 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND MISSING ALL SUPPLIES LISTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE POLICY AND ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, EGGS ANY WAY AND OTHER LISTED MENU FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SURROUNDING WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
MAR 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND MISSING ALL SUPPLIES LISTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE POLICY AND ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, EGGS ANY WAY AND OTHER LISTED MENU FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (FLOUR) MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST PROVIDE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SURROUNDING WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
MAR 22
2018
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DAMAGED GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAR 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREP COOLER AT COOK LINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP AT 50.8F, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN SAID COOLER. FOUND 5 LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 51.6F, 3 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 50.3F, 4 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 50.8F, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $40.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DAMAGED GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD WORKING ONES IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS.
JUL 6
2017
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 27
2017
FAIL 5 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE SHOOT AND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 27
2017
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, DICED TOMATOES)OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BULK CONTAINER (SUGAR) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOSE BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE
JAN 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, DICED TOMATOES)OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BULK CONTAINER (SUGAR) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOSE BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE
JAN 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (LEFT UNIT ACROSS FROM FLAT GRILL) AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.8F. REFRIGERATION UNIT HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, PORK) INSIDE OF SAID UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 10 LBS OF BEEF AT 63.4F, 5 LBS OF BEEF AT 50.8F, 3 LBS OF CORNED BEEF HASH AT 52F, 2 LBS OF HAM AT 50.5F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, DICED TOMATOES)OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BULK CONTAINER (SUGAR) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED HOSE BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE TAGGED PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
APR 7
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards in kitchen prep area that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks, 3 compartment sink, and dish machine are in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear counter of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster by front counter, and rear storage room, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
OCT 2
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED WITH KNIVES,PLATES AND OTHER FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND UNOBSTRUCTED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.CDI.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHERE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHERE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST USE PROPER FOOD SCOOPER WITH A HANDLE TO SERVE FROZEN FRUIT FROM FREEZER. FOUND PLASTIC CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS INSIDE THE BAG HOLDING THE FROZEN MANGOS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR AND THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND SPLASHES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS AND FOOD DEBRI.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL LARGE HOLE AT WALL UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN.
MAY 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
POOR SANITATION FOR ICE MAKER, FOUND EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES. DIRT AND STANDING WATER ON UPPER DOOR FRAME, INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN WITH GOOD SANTITATION, MGT STARTED THE CLEANINIG PROCESS DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REUSABLE GLASS WATER BOTTLE WITH NARROW OPENING THATS UNEASY TO WASH AND SANITIZE PROPERLY,RESTAURANT USING REGULAR WASHING MACHINE TO WASH. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE USING SUCH WATER BOTTTLES. NO BOTTLE WASHER ON SITE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND EMPLOYEES OPEN DRINK CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO PLACE ON PREP TABLES OR PROVIDE LIDS.
SEP 23
2013
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVING RACKS AT TALL 2DR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED SAUCES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE DISHMACHINE AREA TO PREVENT SAME AS STATED ABOVE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 2ND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN SERIVCE LINE.AT THIS TIME IT IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. ALSO MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS. NOT IN WORKING ORDER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT THE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
UPON ARRIVAL OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
APR 6
2012
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 1
2011
FAIL 0 violations
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