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2212 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
15 of 23 inspections passed, 5 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 92025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND BOTH PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TORN/RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN PREP AREA.
MAR 102025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR HINDGES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 12024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
BEGINING OF MINERAL SUSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
PLASTIC MULTI USE UTENSILS AT FRONT SERVING AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED:INVERT, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DUE TO LOOSE FAUCET, WATER IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-2-2023, REPORT# 2579421 (#58)2-102.13: SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 122024FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
DUE TO LOOSE FAUCET ,WATER IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
MAINTENANCE TOOLS MUST BE REMPVED FROM KITCHEN SHELVES,RELOCATE.
DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ALSO EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE GREASE TRAP AND ALSO AT MOP SINK AREA AT HALLWAY BY THE WASHROOMS.MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY
CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM SAID AREA.MUST ORGANIZE AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-2-2023,REPORT# 2579421 #51)5-204.12: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #58)2-102.13: SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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AUG 22023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 262023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR FOOD BEING SOLD UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 202022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT CAN BE SERVICED AND EASILY LOCATED.
MAY 132022FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: CHICKEN TACOS, STEAK TACOS,NACHOS WITH MEAT ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL STRIPS. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT CAN BE SERVICED AND EASILY LOCATED.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 02/03/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2484483 NOT CORRECTED: #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 32021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS INCOMPLETE. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
JAN 152020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
- MUST PROVIDE THE PHYSICAL KIT/SUPPLIES FOR THE WRITTEN VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE, PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND THE TOILET ROOMS. -
- OBSERVED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/NOT CALIBRATED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE EXCESS GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
JAN 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NOI CITATION ISSUED.
ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
INTERIOR PANEL LID OF THE BIG CHEST FREEZER BROKEN NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
FAN GUARD OF THE TWO 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
APR 162018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
LID OF LARGE BOX FREEZER CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. NO DUCT TAPE.----PLASTIC PROTECTING ON METAL TOP OF ICE MACHINE FOUND PEELING. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.---MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS A PREP SURFACE OR AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 172017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 TWO FREEZER AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY CEILING TILES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND AT THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 102017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WASTE WATER CONTAINING GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT BACKING UP INTO TWO COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 TWO FREEZER AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY CEILING TILES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND AT THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 42016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL PRESLICED CAKES AND DESSERT MUST BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCT, NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT.
OBSERVED CARBOARD USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT AND AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.
OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT RESTAURANT UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 92015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and dining area, shall be repaired/replaced.
OCT 102014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FAN GUARDS AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF BOTH 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CLEAN SHELVING RACKS AT SAME.
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR THE MOP SINK.
APR 32014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FLAN AND TRES LECHES DESSERTS IN PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND PRODUCT NAME AND EXPIRATION DATE. ALSO FOUND IN THE KITCHEN A SMALL PLASTIC CONAINER HOLDING SPICES AND ANOTHER LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDINGCORN FLOUR NOT LABELED.
OCT 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT INSIDE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.
METAL STEM THEROMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 232013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT COMPLETELY SEAL, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SAID PANEL
OBSERVED ACCUMULATE DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE DANGLING FROM HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE BUBBLE GUM MACHINE , FRONT WINDOW, ALSO BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE THREE COMPATMENT SINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON(MIDDLE AND LEFT COMPARTMENT),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT COMPLETELY SEAL, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SAID PANEL.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATE DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE DANGLING FROM HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE BUBBLE GUM MACHINE , FRONT WINDOW, ALSO BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 112012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK(PREP SINK), SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
DETAIL CLEAN PIPE WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,(DEBRIS)
REMOVE CRACKED AND SOILED CAULK BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGH LOUT THE PREMISES, DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD STAINS.
PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR UNTHREAD FAUCET AT MOP SINK.
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