Chicago
18
BEAT

Elly'S Pancake House

101 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 9 of 21 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
21
6 passed
Last Inspected
2017-03-10
Pass Rate
29%
9 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-03-10
Failed 9 inspections (2015, 2015, 2014...)
Sanitation issues found across 48 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 17 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 48×
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Pest Activity critical 17×
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training serious
2017-03-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING EGGS, SAUSAGE AND COOKED VEGETABLES. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD TO THE LEFT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE FROM WALK IN COOLER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING ON COOKING LINE ABOVE SALAD STATION. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ON EAST SIDE OF DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 1 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT WITH LEAK UNDER SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND IN COOKING AREA. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2016-02-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT COOK LINE MULTI-TASKING AND HANDLING RAW SHELL EGGS THEN WENT TO CHANGE GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT THIS TIME. INSTRU...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AT THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND REMOVE CARD BOARD LINERS INSIDE THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER AND HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND REPAIR OPENING AT CEILING INSIDE THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM ALSO,REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON CEILING AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE SOUP STATION AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

2015-08-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-08-24 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHING AREA ON TO THE FLOOR WHEN DISH WASHER IS RUNNING AND STOPS WHEN DISH WASHER IS NOT RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-03...

2015-08-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- EGGS 64.2F, CHEESE 45.1F, LIQUID EGGS 58.2F, CHICKEN 62.5F, HAM 47.7F, CORN BEEF HASH 53.4F, HAM 46.7F, POTATOES 50F. MANAGER IMMEDIA...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES- NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND WEARING GLOVES MOVED FROM THE PREP AREA WITH GLOVES ON TO THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR, DOWN TO THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER OPENING DOORS OF COOLERS THEN ...

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, BOXES AND CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID AND LIPS DRIPPING ON TO THE GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-038-020

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....ALSO NOTED MILK CRATES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVING FOR ...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING PIPES AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE FAUCET OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE WOMENS BATH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-11-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-10-31 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
2
serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1491011 ON 7/28/14 NOT CORRECTED: 37/01 - REPAIR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT AND GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY.

2014-10-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGES STORED IN A STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER ON THE GRILL AT 122.5F. OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 70.2F. MANAGEM...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE CHANGE GLOVES AND PUT ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. ALSO, OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE USE A WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE OFF THEIR HANDS AND THEN U...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, WASHROOMS AND STORAGE ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PE...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1491011 ON 7/28/14 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, BROILER. 35/01 - REPLACE THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOODS STORED OUTSIDE OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT AND GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOK'S LINE. REMOVE THE LEAVES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE CONVEYOR LINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEMENT BLOCK NEXT TO THE 3 C...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE HANDSINK OF THE BATHROOM WHICH IS NO LONGER USED. REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.

2014-07-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1490745 ON 7/18/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCE STORAGE AREA, BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABANDONED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSE...

critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE PREP COOLER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, BROILER.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SUMP PUMP DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE SUMP PUMPS IN THE BASEMENT SO THAT WATER IS PUMPED OUT OF THE DRAINS. MUST EXTEND THE DRAINAGE LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER TO THE DRAIN.

2014-07-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER AND ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES: CUT FRUIT (WATERMELON, CANTALOUPE) AT 57.9F, CHICKEN AT 57.2F, SHEL...

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER WAS OBSERVED AT THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES USE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS UNTIL EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDSINK IS REPAIRED. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND CO...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCE STORAGE AREA AND ABANDONED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND BOXES OF PRODUCE IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LITTER AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT CLEANED THE AREA AN...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 12/18/13 WAS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUTSOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE PREP COOLER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, BROILER.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. REMOVE THE STANDING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

2013-12-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES BEEF, CHICKEN,ETC.) ALSO, FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS).

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAKY PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOWER LEVEL.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

2013-08-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER WITH THE NAME, DATE,AND TIME.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN, REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT UNDER DRY STORAGE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL SEVICE COOLER

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-08-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND SERVICE/PREP COOLER WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 66.7F WHICH HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS . COOLER WILL BE TAGGED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE SERVICE/PREP COOLER WITH IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS 12LBS OF CHICKEN AT 58.6,4LBS OF HAM & CANADIAN BACON AT 66.3F, 7LBS OF HAMBURGERS AT 66.8F AND 5LBS OF BEEF STRIPS AT 57.3F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SEVRED SUCH AS, EGGS, HAM, CHICKEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER WITH THE NAME, DATE,AND TIME.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN, REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT UNDER DRY STORAGE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL SEVICE COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2012-09-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

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

ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING & PEST MONITORING.

2012-09-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

(7-38-005A) FOUND 20-POUNDS OF EGG WHITE IN A PREP COOLER AT 57.4F. INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER PROPERLY DISPOSED OF PRODUCT. (VALUE=$30.00)

serious Plumbing & Waste

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

(7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP. SINK INOPERABLE (WATER LINEIS SHUT-OFF); WASHERS AT ALL THE FAUCETS OF THE 3-COMP SINK & AT THE COLD WATER KNOB OF THE HANDSINK ARE LEAKING ALSO, MUST FIX & M...

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AT COOK'S LINE, INTERIOR ATTACHMENTS TO THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, LIGHT COVERS, EXTERIOR PANEL OF THE DISHMACHINE, LIDS OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS-DUE TO GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, DUST OR DIRT.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING BY THE COOK'S LINE, MUST REPLACE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT ALL COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE, INCLUDING FOOD THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.

2011-10-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-10-18 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #612501 ON 10/11/11 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- EVID...

critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

serious Sanitation

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

SEE VIOLATION #14.

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. OBSERVED THE MIDDLE PREP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR AT THE COOK'S LINE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR. MUST REP...

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AT THE COOK'S LINES, INTERIOR OF ...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLO...

minor Pest Activity

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUSTY CEILING TILES AND LIGHT COVERS ALONG THE COOK'S LINE. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND SERVICE AREA AND ALSO AROUND THE 3 COMPARTM...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IS NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST INSTALL.

2011-10-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE, TURKEY PATTIES AND LINKS STORED A...

critical Pest Activity

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

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. OBSE...

serious Other

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

THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE SINK IS NOT USABLE AT THIS TIME DUE TO A MAJOR LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE BELOW THE SINK. WATER WAS TURNED OFF TO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. BOTH THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SIN...

serious Sanitation

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. OBSERVED THE EMPLO...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN V...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL SPICES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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. REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. OBSERVED THE MIDDLE PREP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DO...

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE COOLERS AND BELOW THE MICROWAVE AT THE COOK'S LINE, TOP AND SIDES OF ALL CO...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR. OBSERVED STANDING...

minor Pest Activity

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUSTY CEILING TILES AND LIGHT COVERS ALONG THE COOK'S LINE. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN ...

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IS NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST INSTALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE SPRAY SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA LEAKING WATER FROM THE NOZZLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT PITCHED TO DRAIN WATER FROM THE SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Food Temperature

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. A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERA...

minor Pest Activity

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

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 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON ...

2010-03-24 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
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 DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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 DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

2010-02-19 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-02-17 Fail License
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS ARE ON AND OPERATING AND ARE AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA THAT IS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA.

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. FOOD PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT LOCATED UNDER WASTE PIPES. MUST RELOCATE TO AN AREA OF THE BASEMENT THAT IS NOT ...

critical Pest Activity

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND GARBAGE OUTSIDE ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE ...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE,SODA DISPENCER AND THE ICED TEA MAKER. ALSO MUST VERIFY THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFE...

minor Sanitation

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

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. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS FROM UNUSED WASHROOMS IN B...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

100
Quest Food Management Services
100
Quest Food Management Services
74
Aloha Poke
50
Domino'S Pizza
24
Father & Son Pizzeria North

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