SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FFT AT SABW, LLC.

BEAT. 29/100

1 S DEARBORN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 2, 2025 · passed

Failed 6 of 21 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 2
2025
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 24
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN EXPO SALAD STATION WHERE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN EXPO SALAD STATION FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES OR CONVERT EXPO SALAD STATION INTO SELF SERVICE SALAD BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 131.2-134.4F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AND BUFFET LINE. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(COOKED BACON) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 80.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $20 WEIGHING 0.25LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-65.8F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHEESE(47.9-58.3F), QUINOA(59.2F), CHICKEN(55.6-59.5F), KALE SALAD(50.2-51.4F), HARD BOILED EGG(60.4F), CORN(65.8F), BEANS(59.2-60.4F), SHREDDED ROMAINE(51.4F), SPINACH(48.4F), SLICED TOMATOES(55.8F), MESCLUN SALAD MIX(52.0F), SALMON(48.4F) AND TUNA(45.5-46.9F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $85 WEIGHING 15LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM DOUBLE UPRIGHT OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM DOUBLE UPRIGHT OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 17
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO STOVE RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECS. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST METERED HANDSINK TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOME FOOD EMPLOYEES IN THE CAFE AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN FRONT OVER STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 2
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS AND IF ANY ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CONTINUE USING THE ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINKS IN SAID FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE CATERING FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE 38TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

SEP 25
2023
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND DISH WASHING FOOD PREP AREAS ON THE 37TH FLOOR AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CATERING FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 38TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE FRONT AND DISH WASHING FOOD PREP AREAS LOCATED ON THE 37TH FLOOR AND IN THE CATERING FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE 38TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER THE VIOLATION ABOVE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES RANGING FROM 112F-114F, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 121F AND ABOUT 30 LBS OF COOKED BREADED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 118F-120F. ALL FOODS DISCARD TOTALED $300 INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARD SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS AND IF ANY ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CONTINUE USING THE ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINKS IN SAID FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE CATERING FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE 38TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

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SEP 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER, SUCH AS 5LBS OF HAM AT 50.8F, 1LBS OF SLICED CHICKEN AT 51.5F,3 LBS SLICED TURKEY AT 47.8F AND YOGURT AT 52F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $35. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PEPPER, SALT, WALNUTS AND OIL OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLE STORED ABOVE FOOD.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE GRILL ARE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

DEC 10
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT REAR HAND WASH SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED A BROKEN THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD ON THE GRILL LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CUTTING SURFACES.

AUG 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 2
2018
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILINGS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN A BULK CONTAINER OF BREAD CRUMBS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SCOOPS PROPERLY.

FEB 7
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILL BOTH ON THE 38TH FLOOR INSIDE THE PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS ON THE FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COATS STORED ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE SEPARATELY.

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

OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF A BUCKET ON THE 38TH FLOOR INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

MAY 16
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CONTAINER USED AS BULK FOOD CONTAINER SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

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

FOUND SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

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

FRONT DISPLAY COOLER MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

SCOURING PADS AND DISH SOAP STORED TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT DELI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEE AT COFFEE STATION USING PLASTIC DISPOSABLE CUPS TO SCOOP UP ICE, INSRUCTED TO USE PROEPR SCOOPS.

DEC 1
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BEHIND THE DOOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COATS HANGING OVER CLEAN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.

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

OBSERVED THE WASTE PAIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT AND RIGHT BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED FOOD SCOOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN DRY STORAGE. STORE FOOD SCOOPS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

MAR 25
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HIGHER WATER PRESSURE.

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

OBSERVED THE DRAIN STOPPER OF THE LEFT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DRAIN STOPPERS.

MAY 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

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

CLEAN UTENSILS AND BOXES OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES STORED TOO CLOSE ON TO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF FLOOR OR HIGHER.

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

TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT WATER SUPPLY ABOVE FOR PROPER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR HAVE IT WHEELED TO DISH WASHING AREA WEHRE THERE IS A SPRAYER FAUCET. RECOMMENDED TO POST CLEANING PROCEDURE IF WHEELING IS CHOSEN.

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

IMPROVISED FLY TRAP STORED TOO CLOSE TO FOOD STORAGE. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORE ON FOOD SHELVES AND LIVE POTERY PLANT STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.

SEP 18
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING AND WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

SEP 11
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 70 IN THE HALLWAY AND DISH MACHINE AREA, 50 IN THE REAR PREP AND 40 IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING AND WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

NOV 1
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND KNIFE RACK.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOORS ARE EXTREMELY WET IN DISHMACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.

OCT 25
2012
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND HIGH TEMP. DISH MACHINE IN USE AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. MACHINE WOULD ONLY REACH 170F AND AFTER A COUPLE OF TRAYS BEING RAN THROUGH II WOULD DECREASE IN TEMP. TO 158F. UNIT WAS TAGGED-HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL SERVICED, ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. WHEN FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL CDPHFOOD@OFCHICAGO.ORG TO CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA (15.) INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL CO. FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND KNIFE RACK.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOORS ARE EXTREMELY WET IN DISHMACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.

OCT 25
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA (15.) INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL CO. FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND KNIFE RACK.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOORS ARE EXTREMELY WET IN DISHMACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.

JAN 28
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DUST AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

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