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Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2025-07-02 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
2024-05-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED 4-5 UNUSED ROUND TABLES STORED UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING, GREEN WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17: OBSERVED THE WALLBASE NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-05-15 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED 4-5 UNUSED ROUND TABLES STORED UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING, GREEN WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17: OBSERVED THE WALLBASE NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2594222 DATED ON 05/08/2024 AS FOLLOWS: #16: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE B...
2024-05-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN A BOWL OF CLAMS STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN INSIDE THE BOWL/ CONTAINERS OF SHELLSTOCK UNTIL EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE SHIELD AND SCREWS INSIDE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONS...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80-100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO, OBSERVED 15-25 LIVE ANTS. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS AND SURFACES ON THE MAIN LEVEL WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER THE LOW TEMPE...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED 4-5 UNUSED ROUND TABLES STORED UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING, GREEN WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLBASE NEAR THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/17/2023, REPORT # 2578671 #49: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS AND PREP TABLES); CLEAN AND MA...
2023-07-17 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS AND PREP TABLES); CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED WALLS AROU...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN CEILING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVIOD CLUTTER.
2022-07-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DOWNSTAIRS WALK IN COOLERS; OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED EQUIPMENT NEAR GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
2022-07-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DOWNSTAIRS WALK IN COOLERS; OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED EQUIPMENT NEAR GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
2021-12-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINER BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICES ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOR SHELF LINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOODEN UTENSIL BEING USED AT THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDES. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF TH...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.12 OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2021-12-20 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A POT LID STORED ON THE SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND A CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS M...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER A DRY STORAGE SHELF AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATIONS UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINER BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICES ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOR SHELF LINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOODEN UTENSIL BEING USED AT THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDES. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF TH...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501/17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.12 OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2019-02-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE BASEMENT CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2019-02-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA WHERE MIXED DRINKS ARE PREPARED; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE (READY TO EAT) FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS IN PREP AREAS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS, IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WE...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: SURFACE AREAS AROUND WOKS, EXTERIOR OF LARGE COOKING BURNER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE BASEMENT CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED IN VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS AND PREP AREA. ...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2017-06-29 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: FOOD EQUIPMENT, KNIVES, CLEAVERS, KNIFE HOLDER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, WOKS, STOVE) TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND TOPS IN KITCHEN AND B...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND VARIOUS HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE, CLEAN IN BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOORS OF ALL WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD DEB...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE GREASE, SPLATTER AND DUST WHERE OBSERVED. CLEAN ATTACHED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PIPES, TANKS, VENTS ETC TO CEILING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
2016-06-29 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALKIN COOLERS, SLICER ON BASEMENT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THOROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILE, DUST OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE HOODED SYSTEM AND ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SYSTEM; CLEAN ALL. CLEAN DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROO...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN; REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINAIN ALL AREAS OF STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
2015-12-17 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OLD VINIGER JUGS USE AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT AT 1ST FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANDMAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
TEA STATION AREA CLUTTERED WITH PERSONAL ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.
2015-01-08 Pass Canvass 9 ▾
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
NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CARDBOARD IS USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT TO USE AS A SHELF COVERINGS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: FOOD EQUIPMENT, KNIVES CLEAVERS, KNIVES HOLDER,INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, WOKS, STOVE) TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND TOPS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP,...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS, BEHIND COOKING LINE FIRST FLOOR,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND VARIOUS HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE, CLEAN IN BASEMENT BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. IN...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOOD GREASE AND STAINS STUCK ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABELS, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE, SPLATTER AND DUST WHERE OBSERVED. ATTACHED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PIPES, TANKS, VENTS ETC TO CEILING IN KITCHEN, HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON EXHAUST VENTS ON KIT...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ROUGH DRY WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTERED PREP SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
2014-07-09 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, WOKS, STOVE) TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND TOPS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP, STEAM TABLE AND MEAT SLICER IN ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND VARIOUS HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE, CLEAN IN BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE GREASE, SPLATTER AND DUST WHERE OBSERVED. CLEAN ATTACHED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PIPES, TANKS, VENTS ETC TO CEILING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION F...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER.
2013-06-20 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM OPEN TIN CANS AND STORE THEM IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS IN REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREAS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE FRONT SIDE STORAGE CLOSET.
2012-07-03 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAINT ALL RUSTY SHELF RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AT THE SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AT 2DR REFRIGERATOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF STOVE TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL ABOVE 3COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AT WALLBASE IN THE BASEMENT STAFF RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT 3COMP FAUCET BASE AND BOTH HANDLES AS WELL AS AT THE 2COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
2011-07-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN,GREASE TRAP AT WOKS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR, AND REAR LIQUOR STORAGE...
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. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILTIY SINK IN BASEMENT.
2011-07-08 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #479245 ON 12/28/10: #32 REMOVE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, GREASE TRAP AT WOKS.
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. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILTIY SINK AND REROUTE WASTE LINE FROM SODA GUN HOLDER INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR.
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