SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FAT ALBERT.

BEAT. 41/100

6854 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 6, 2026 · passed

Failed 5 of 28 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
18 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
118
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6
2026
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Open coffee cups for staff placed on prep table, instructed to keep off food contact surface.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Live pottery plant placed in kitchen above food prep area.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Sink stoppers in poor repair, unable to hold water in 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain good working sink stoppers.

MAR 20
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND DRIPPING HOT WATER FAUCET AT FRONT HAND SINK.

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

4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAR 13
2025
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND DRIPPING HOT WATER FAUCET AT FRONT HAND SINK.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR AND PROPER MANNER.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH MICROWAVES & EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592086 4/3/24 NOT CORRECTED:#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#41-3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON STEAM TABLE AND COUNTER SURFACES.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. #47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEADSHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA, 2- DOOR COOLER STORAGE,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.#51-5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT. #55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT. #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING ,WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.#55- 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREAS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

APR 3
2024
PASSED
14 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

2-401.11 : OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE CHEWING WHILE HANDLING FOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON STEAM TABLE AND COUNTER SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

4-102.11 : OBSERVED BREAD BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEADSHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA, 2- DOOR COOLER STORAGE,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY OVERHEAD PIPE AND LOWER PIPES WITH A BUCKET STORED UNDERNEATH IN BASEMENT. MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREAS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING ,WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MAR 27
2024
FAILED
22 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE CHEWING WHILE HANDLING FOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE GO TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PUT SOAP IN HIS HAND TURNED ON WATER AND WASHED HANDS IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT OF ME AND THE FOOD MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS ONLY AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE RINGING THE REGISTER AND HANDLING MONEY WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON HE WOULD CHANGE GLOVES SEVERAL TIMES THEN GOT A BAG OF HAMBURGER BUNS FROM SHELF WITH THE GLOVES ON AND NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON OVER THE STAIRS FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA AND ON & BETWEEN ARTICLES AND IN LOWER VANITY OF HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON STEAM TABLE AND COUNTER SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CHANGING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS.

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

OBSERVED BREAD BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE .

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEADSHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA, 2- DOOR COOLER STORAGE,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY OVERHEAD PIPE AND LOWER PIPES WITH A BUCKET STORED UNDERNEATH IN BASEMENT. MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING ,WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 15
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE DELI MEAT SLICER AND FRENCH FRY CUTTER, DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN BETWEEN USES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER IF DOOR IS LEFT OPEN, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: INTERIOR SHELVING & FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE FIXTURE IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED WALLS AND FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DAMAGED SPLASHGUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSESRVED DAMAGED WALL AND BASEBOARDS BEHIND ICE MACHINE, STAINED CEILING TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED WALLS AND FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES AND FIVE CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK SECURELY COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN INDOORS AND ANY PUBLIC PLACE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340 CITATION ISSUED

MAR 11
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BOTTOM STORAGE SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS INBASEMENT AND STAIRS TO BASEMENT NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN.

MAR 31
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: SMALL HOLES IN CEILING AROUND PIPING AND ELECTRICAL WIRING. INSTD TO SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED.

MAR 24
2020
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLBASE IN CORNERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SMALL HOLES IN CEILING AROUND PIPING AND ELECTRICAL WIRING. INSTD TO SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED.

NOV 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE DRAINAGE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT IS CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

DEC 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND COOKED AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT/REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL RTE TCF FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND WILL BE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

AUG 15
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET, TORN, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

WORN AND UNCLEAN SURFACE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTD TO PAINT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE STOPPERS.

JUN 22
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

AUG 19
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 19
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 12
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED ROAST BEEF AT 45-47F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60# OF FOOD WORTH $180. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS NOT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PEST CONTROL BOOK MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE DRAIN LINE IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 23
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE DRAIN LINE IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 9
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/ OR REPLACE.

JAN 29
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

PIZZA NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION, COOKS PLASTIC WRAPPED PIZZA IN MICROWAVE, WHICH CAUSES IT TO MELT ON PIZZA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP PRIOR TO COOKING AND DISCUSSED WITH OWNER ON PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR COOKING PIZZA.

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

CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

VENT COVER AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN REAR NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSDT TO REPLACE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS ON FILE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.

NOV 14
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRIPPING WATER WHEN WATER IS OF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

JAN 10
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IST FLOOR AND CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FAUCET AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYS WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE WATER IS ON . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

MAR 26
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, TWO DOZEN EGGS, IN PREP COOLER AT 57.2 DEGREES F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF EGGS. APPROX. COST $3.00, WT. 4LBS. MUST MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, 40 DEGREES F. OR BELOW. PREP COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 39.5 DEGREES. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-005(A).

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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER AGAINST WALL OF FOOD BUILD-UP AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING; MEAT SLICER AND KNIVES/KNIFE RACK AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER MEAT SLICER AT REAR, IN PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT UNDER SHELVING. MUST CLEAN.

MAR 2
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING COVER FOR FRONT ICE BIN. PROVIDE SAME.

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

UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

DOOR LEADING TO PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

DEC 12
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
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 UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT (GREASE SPILLS).

SEP 22
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
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 UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT (GREASE SPILLS).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING OVERHEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT.

APR 21
2011
PASSED
0 violations
APR 5
2011
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTALL EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

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