MAR 20
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FEED.
BEAT. 25/100
2803 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 20, 2025 · passed
Failed 8 of 24 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
11 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
109
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 132025FAILED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 13
2025
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2589902 DATED FEBRUARY 22 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #47 REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED RACKS IN 4 DOOR COOLER, #51 INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER, AND TO SEAL LARGE HOLE IN CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN 4 DOOR COOLER; OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MAKER; OBSERVED 2 LARGE HOLES IN CEILING OF STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 222024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH LARGE 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND AROUND KNOB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE DRAIN PLUGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN 4 DOOR COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED ON ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ABOVE TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CEILING HOLE.
FEB 152024FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2024
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING ON SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE FLOOR IN THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH LARGE 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND AROUND KNOB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN VARIOUS COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE DRAIN PLUGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FREEZER UNIT WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IS CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED ON ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ABOVE TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CEILING HOLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS SUCH AS MATTS AND SHOES CLUTTERING STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2569494, DATED JANUARY 11, 2023, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #55 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL NEAR COOK LINE AND WALL-MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER AND TO #58 TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL NEAR COOK'S LINE; OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER; OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BY ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE WALL NEAR THE COOK LINE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE WALL-MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2386921 DATED 9/8/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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MAY 122020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAY 12
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND CONTAINERS OF COOKED FOOD (CHICKEN) NOT LABELED STORED IN DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH TH NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTS SUCH A EGGS, BEEF. SHELLFISH OR POULTRY USED AS AN INGREDIENT, OR ORDER RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 262017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED A SMALL CUP IN THE CONTAINER OF MUSTARD USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP, SPOON OR LADLE TO DISPENSE FOOD AND STORE ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
APR 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 6
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBED SURFACE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON TOP PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARDS. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER FOR EACH WORKING STATION
MAR 282016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2016
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING THE STORAGE. FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE IN WATER RESERVOIR AND DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-11-15,REPORT #14541184 #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH THE MANAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBED SURFACE OBSERVED BROKEN ,DIRTY,GRAY DUCT TAPE AT EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO SEAL DOOR.ALSO NOTED DUCT TAPE ON REACH=IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE THROUGHOUT THE EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR CAUSE. USE OF DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR IS PROHIBITED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTRIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS AT EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON TOP PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARDS. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER FOR EACH WORKING STATION
SEP 182015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS, CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH THE MANAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 112015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. DOOR HAS 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. LIGHT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS, CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH THE MANAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 272015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS, CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH THE MANAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 32014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN(171.5F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE NOZZLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN DRAINLINES OF EXPOSED SINK(SLOW DRAINING).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
MAR 172014PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED PORK 140.9F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLER. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CABINETS IN DINING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR WASHROOM IN REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING BULK ITEMS.
MAR 102014FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2014
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 DOZEN EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 69.8F ON PREP TABLE AND SHELVES UNDER ROTISSERIE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF OUTLET AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREP TABLE NEAR MIXER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLER. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE AND PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR WASHROOM IN REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING BULK ITEMS.
MAR 62013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labled or dated. instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep table and interior ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Coving not maintained along wallbase. Instructed to reeal rubber coving. Hole in wall noted behind stove. Instructed to seal all openings.
FEB 102012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 10
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
JAN 302012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FOUND 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FURNACE NORTH WEST CORNER IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH. TO COME HERE AND TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012.
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 AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
JAN 132011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND DETAIL CLEAN POTATO SLICER
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 UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT/REPAIR WALL SOME AREAS OF KITCHEN, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN
AUG 42010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 4
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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,SANITIZE ALL COOKING KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SHELVING,POTATO CUTTER,MANUAL CAN OPENER ETC.
JUL 262010FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2010
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES-MUST REMOVE,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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,SANITIZE ALL COOKING KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SHELVING,POTATO CUTTER,MANUAL CAN OPENER ETC.
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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
JUL 132010FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2010
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 60F AT THIS TIME,HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT-FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 ONCE REPAIRED-MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW.
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.FOUND ASSORTED FOODS IN SAID 2 DOOR COOLER WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURES THAT IS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (52.3F-58.6F).THE COOKED PORK,PORK,BEANS,MASHED POTATOES,COLLARD GREENS,POTATO SALAD,SOUPS,GUMBO,MILK, APPROXIMATELY 87#,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$1,080.PRODUCTS DISCARDED,DENATURED AT THIS TIME.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.FOUND NO SOAP,HAND PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDINK.
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.FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 35 IN CLUTTERED REAR FURNACE ROOM,BENEATH 2 DOOR COOLER ALSO REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS NOT PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED IN KITCHEN.
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,SANITIZE ALL COOKING KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SHELVING,POTATO CUTTER,MANUAL CAN OPENER ETC.
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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS,END CAPS AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN.
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.CHICKEN ROTISSERIE EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN NOT VENTED AS REQUIRED-REFERRAL ATTACHED.
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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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