ESENCIA URBAN KITCHEN.
3351 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
13 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 252025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-202.14 - OBSERVED THE BATHROOM IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT BATHROOM.
JUL 172025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE YET FOR THE DAY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. MANAGER UNABLE TO TURN MACHINE FULLY ON AND GET IT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY BY END OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED THE SMALL WOODEN SHELF BELOW THE MICROWAVE IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO BE MADE OF UNFINISHED WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE COFFEE MAKER TO BE SPRAYING EXCESSIVELY FROM SPOUT WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED THE BATHROOM IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT BATHROOM.
OBSERVED VARIOUS PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON THE VARIOUS SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN BOXES AND ON SHELVES WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEM STORAGE, AND ENSURE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS ARE IN SAID AREA.
OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN THE MAIN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVERHEAD EXHAUST FILTERS FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE 4 EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/05/2024, REPORT #2598567: #58) FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 52024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULBS COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
SEP 62023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.12 OBSERVED FRP WALL PANEL LOOSE FROM WALL AND PEELING PAINT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH WALL PANEL TO WALL AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
6-304.11 THERE IS NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 302023FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FRP WALL PANEL LOOSE FROM WALL AND PEELING PAINT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH WALL PANEL TO WALL AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
BASEMENT FLOOR OFFICE AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
NO CEILING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553818 DATED ON 04/01/22 NOT CORRECTED-#40-NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES, #58 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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APR 12022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 112020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKED/CUT POTATOES HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 46.0 F AND 50.1 F INSIDE STAND UP 1-DOOR PREP COOLER. HOWEVER FOUND SAID COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 39.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAKE VISIBLE AT BOTH LOCATIONS.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUL 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH CAN OPENER ATTACHED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH NO PREP SINK, HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS,STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE PREP STATION, ALSO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER SHELVES ABOVE THE STAIRWAY AND AT THE FAR END OF BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAY 112018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT. (BOXES, WOOD,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
NOV 82017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHERE JUNCTURE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IS COARSE AND SOME GAPS EXIST.
FEB 82017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST INVERT CUPS KEPT ON DINING TABLES UNTIL READY FOR SERVICE. MUST STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED (WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER).
MUST ELEVATE BOXES IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO BE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE BASEMENT PRODUCE COOLER.
MAR 42016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE LEFT SIDES OF BOTH THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AND COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
FEB 232015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
TORN GASKET AT ONE DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE JUICING STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 132015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO TRAYS WITH BREADS/PASTRY ITEMS UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED AT THE FRONT COUNTER WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED. FACILITY IMMEDIATELY REMOVED SAID FOODS UPON NOTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1441401 DATED 8-29-14 NOT CORRECTED: "NO EXPOSED HANDSINK CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA." INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
TORN GASKET AT ONE DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE JUICING STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 292014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA
AUG 272014FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND DRY FOODS IN THE BASEMENT STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A WASTEWATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTION/BARRIER AROUND THE PIPE.
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
AUG 222014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
JUN 282013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE.
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