Chicago
61
YOUR CALL

Eli'S Cheesecake World

6701 W Forest Preserve Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
61/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
30
19 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-19
Pass Rate
63%
7 failures
Score
61/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-11-19
Failed 7 inspections (2023, 2018, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 62 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 62×
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Plumbing & Waste serious 14×
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-11-19 Pass Canvass
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/ SERVICE COUNTER WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2025-03-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDES CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDES CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2024-07-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN RETAIL FOOD PREP AREA(REAR). MUST REPAIR.

2023-09-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

2023-08-30 Fail Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE RETAIL AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2556042 DATED:05/19/2022 #56--FOUND TWO LARGE ELECTRIC OVENS (MIWE CONDO/SOUTHBEND ES10) NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH N...

2022-05-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COFFEE MACHINES AT RETAIL COUNTER AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND TWO LARGE ELECTRIC OVENS (MIWE CONDO/SOUTHBEND ES10) NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR REMOVE.

2021-10-25 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 8
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WHITE REFRIGERATOR UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE PREP STATION LOCATED IN (DESSERT CAFE).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR OVERHEAD DOOR #1 WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE PREP SINK IN THE REAR (R & D KITCHEN) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN REAR GARBAGE DUMPSTER INDOOR ENCLOSURE AND REMOVE LITTER TRASH DEBRIS ETC ON GROUND.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE REAR (SPECIALTY PREP ROOM AND THE PACKAGED DRY STORAGE AREAS) TO REMOVE SPILLED FLOUR,BREAD CRUMBS ETC.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET AT HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS LOCATED IN (DESSERT CAFE) AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS IN THE REAR (R & D KITCHEN)TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR (R & D KITCHEN) AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

2020-03-17 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET BASE HANDLE AT 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY EXTEND DRAINPIPE FROM ICE MACHINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN REAR SPECIALTY PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR SPECIALTY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2019-11-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AT COUNTER AREA TO BE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THIS AREA.

2019-03-01 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALLBASE OF WAREHOUSE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION.

2018-11-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT ON SITE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTOR. CORE VIOLATION

2018-11-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT ON SITE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD INSIDE THE UNIT WHERE THE ICE WAS BEING WAS BEING MADE AND AT TOP SECTION INSIDE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO EMPTY,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO NAME OF PRODUCT ON PRODUCTS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT NAME ON ALL STORED PRODUCTS. CORE VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AT EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY CORE VIOLATION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTOR. CORE VIOLATION

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WATER ON FLOOR AT THE R&D KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR. CORE VIOLATION

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO DOOR OVEN AT R&D AREA THAT HAS NO MARKINGS TO WHAT KILOWATTS IT IS IF OVER 7.5 KILO WATTS MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION. CORE VIOLATION

2018-03-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAKERY R&D AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

2018-03-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT INADEQUATE HOT TEMPERATURES WHICH WAS DISPLAYED IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA THE FOOD WAS HOT TURKEY SANWICHES AT 90.2F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED AND DENATURED 4.5 LBS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $60.00. CR...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOODHANDLER MULTITASKING GOING TO STORAGE AND THEN HANDLING FOOD PRODUCT AND THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS.MANAGEMENT TOLD THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HER HANDS AND SHE COMPLIED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT BEING MAINTAIN,OBSERVED WATER BACK-UP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT RETAIL FOOD AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TO PREVENT WATER BACK-UP AND TO FREE UP DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BASE OF THE OUTSIDE DOOR NEEDS TO BE RECONIGURED TO MORE TIGHT FITTING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DO SO. OBSERVED CABINET BASE CRACKED NEXT TO .TRAP AND DOORS COMMING OFF CABINET(SAME AREA)UNDER 2-COMP SINK AT CAFE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN REACH-IN COOLER AT BAKERY R&D AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AT FOOD DISPLAY DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS AT FRONT RETAIL AREA AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA SLIGHTLY DIRTY.INSTRUTED MANGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILINGS PANELS STAINED AT R&D BAKING AREA .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN AT 3-COMP SINK AT R&D BAKERY AREA KITCHEN AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK AT CAFE AREA. OBSERVED PLUMERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS OF 3-COMP SINK. HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AT BAKERY R&D KITCHEN. IN CAFE RESTROOM NOTED VE...

2017-04-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-03-31 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING ON CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED (R&D KITCHEN AND RETAIL/CAF� PREP AREA). WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL DISPLAY COOLER, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE CAF� AREA, INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS IN CAF� PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AROUND CAF� AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND DISPLAY FREEZERS.--------- MUST REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND CAF� PREP AREA AND AT HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS (...

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Food Temperature

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN CAF� PREP AREA.--------NOTED MISSING DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN LINE DRAINING ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE EMPLOYEE STORAGE CLOSET AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.

2016-03-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT SERVICE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

2015-04-13 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED INTERIOR CABINET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR TEST KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR AND ICE BIN AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CABINET BEHIND CAF� SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN RECEIVING/SHIPPING ROOM, WAREHOUSE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLER IN CAF� DISPLAY/DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND AND ABOVE PREP TABLE/COOLER IN CAF� PREP AREA.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND PREP COOLER AT SAME AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LOOSE (3)FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIXING ROOM.-----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DECORATION ROOM/AREA.---------MUST FIX LEAKY PIPE CONNECTED TO GREASE BO...

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE WAREHOUSE MARKETING STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2014-11-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in dish washing area room in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining( Floors in walk in coolers, walk in freezers under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, receiving areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors that had ...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint in front cafeteria area, and front kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in employee's locker room areas, bathrooms shall be repaired/sealed).

2014-10-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found/observed dock door #3 not rodent proofed, door had a 2 to 3 inch on bottom corner of door, also found employee's entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch or greater in middle of doors.Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.

minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in dish washing area room in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of production area equipment, racks, and under conveyer belts not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cabinet shelving in cafeteria area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in coolers, walk in freezers under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, receiving areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors that had peeling paint in production area...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls that had peeling paint in front cafeteria area, and front kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in employee's locker room areas, bathrooms shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Facility Condition

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

missing light shields in dish washing area room, shall be provided.

2014-04-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT MUST BE REPAIRED/SEALED, MISSING WALL TILES NEAR SINK IN PRODUCTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.

2014-04-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ASSORTED FOODS I.E.CHEESE EGG SANDWICHES,TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES,SOUPS QUICHE,CHICKEN POT PIES,CORNED BEEF ETC,WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (47.6F-52.0F). MANAGEMENT VOLUN...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE FOOD WASTE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES APPROXIMATELY 1/2" MODE OF PEST ENTRY CONTAINERS MUST BE RODENT-PROOFED-COVERED TIGHT FITING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

WHEELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED,REPLACE BROKEN LIDS AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON DOOR FRAMES OF THE LARGE WALK-IN-FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HOOD AND FILTERS AT LARGE OVEN IN THE PRODUCTION AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF DUSTS,ROLLING UTILTY CARTS THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION AREAS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND FLOOR BENEATH THE CONVEYOR AREAS NEAR LARGE OVEN MUST BE CLEANED,SEALED ALSO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN-FREEZER IS DIRTY.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR THE LARGE METAL BASKET HOLDING CLEAN PANS RIGHT OUTSIDE THE LARGE DISHMACHINE ROOM MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,WALLS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT MUST BE REPAIRED/SEALED,MISSING WALL TILES NEAR SINK IN P...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DECORATING ROOM,EMPLOYEE MENS TOILET ROOM ENGINEER IS AWARE AT THIS TIME. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO,PROVIDE A VISBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION D...

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR WAREHOUSE LOADING DOCK AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-06-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-05-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
2
serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Above dish machine in utensil area had water leaking from exhaust pipe outside exhaust pipe into the interior of dish machine area where sanitized utensils could be contaminated, at this time of canvass re-inspection per letter request, dish machine ...

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Cabinet drawer in Cafe') area in state of disrepair had exposed/crumbling raw wood shall be replaced).

2013-04-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Above dish machine in utensil area not reaching 180F (for sanitizing cycle) after several attempts, dish machine not operating at this time of canvass re-inspection, dish machine will remain tagged until repaired, and reaching 180F for final rinse. ...

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remainin(Cabinet drawer in Cafe' area in state of disrepair had exposed/crumbling raw wood, shall be replaced).

2013-03-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found front entrance/exit(employee's door)not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, and 1/4 inch gap on middle of door.Citation issued 7-38-020.

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Found/observed dish machine in utensil area not working properly, observed employee filling dish machine with a hose,(per employee dish machine not working properly), also observed door of dish machine not able to close properly, in order to operate ...

minor Sanitation

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

Conveyor belts that had peeling paint/vinyl, broken in production areas, packaging areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Cabinet drawer in caf�' area in state of disrepair, had exposed/crumbling raw wood, shall be replaced. Large mixers in production a...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cabinet drawers in front prep area in customer cafe, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), in rear of production areas.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in freezer had exposed concrete(3 small sections), shall be repaired/sealed, floors not clean, had excess grease/dirt buil up, need detailed cleaning. gap on floor in rear of walk in freezer, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors in rear ...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Peeling paint on doorway of pan washroom that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, missing molding in women's bathroom shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint in rear of cafe shall be repaired/sea...

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents ventilation in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in production areas, bathrooms need detailed cleaning.

2012-04-10 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE BOTTOM OF 1 RECEIVING DOCK DOOR; DOOR CURTAIN IN BLAST FREEZER NOT MAINT...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. AIR FAN IN COOLER IN RETAIL PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD PANEL IN PRODUCTION AREA WITH DUS...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEAR WALL FAN AND WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA NEXT TO CRUST ROOM UNCLEAN,BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BASE WALLS UNDER HAND SINK IN MI...

minor Sanitation

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

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 PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT IN THE CRUST ROOM FOR FINISHED PRODUCTS

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 Regulati...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS IN FRONT RETAIL P...

2011-04-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Floor in crust room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Coving missing along wall base in retail prep area. Instructed to replace missing rubber coving. Walls and ceiling not maintained-dish room and panning area. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint. Basebaords not sealed in panning area. Inst...

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields not maintained on bulbs in wash down room. Instructed to replace light shields or detail clean and install end caps thats missing on light bulbs.

minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles stored in crust and tunnel oven. Instructed to detail clean equipment, wrap and cover all items used and remove any articles not being used.

2010-06-09 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE SHELVES BLOCKING 1 HANDSINK IN THE PRODUCTION AREA

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AND CABINETS UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT IN RETAIL STORE

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND DISH AREA FOR BIG PANS/TRAYS. ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON VENT COVERS ABOVE DISHMACHINE (LARGE) AREA. MUST ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 Regulati...

2010-02-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,3 WHOLE CHEESECAKES AND 50 SMALL SLICES CHEESECAKES OF DIFFERENT KINDS ON DISPLAY...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND SOLID BLACK MATERIAL INSIDE ICE MACHINE,MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN;FAN VENT INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER IN LUNCHROOM UNCLEA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINETS FOR DRY SUPPLIES IN LUNCHROOM UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;SHELVES IN 1 COOLER IN RESTAURANT BECOMING RUSTY,MUST CLEAN ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

100
Chopstick Express
100
United in Faith Church
76
Panda China
51
Chew on This
21
LA Palapa

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