FINGA LICKING CHICAGO, LLC.
5045 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 16 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 262024PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLING UNIT WITH A COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED PIPES ATTACHED TO WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND DEEP FRYERS, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, AND ALONG SIDE PREP TABLE USED FOR FISH PREP AND COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP REGULARLY AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HEAVY LEAK ON PIPING CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
6-501.18 OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
5-501.115 OBSERVED OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH AMOUNT AND UNKNOWN DEBRIS AROUND RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BOOTH SPACES, HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYERS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA INDER PREP SHELVES, BULK ROLLING CARTS, STEAM TABLES ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.16 OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
6-201.11 OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
DEC 182024FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FPR PUBLIC VIEW EHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (MAC AND CHEESE, GREENS, CHICKEN, TILAPIA. INSTRUCTED TO PROCIDE AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE PROVIDED ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT AND PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED PIPES ATTACHED TO WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND DEEP FRYERS, FIRE ESTINGUISHER AND, AND ALONG SIDE PREP TABLE USED FOR FISH PREP AND COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP REGULARLY AND IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HEAVY LEAK ON PIPING CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED PLUBMING FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH AND UNKNOWN DEBRIS AROUND RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BOOTH SPACES, HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYERS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA INDER PREP SHELVES, BULK ROLLING CARTS, STEAM TABLES ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED IMPROPROPERLY THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
NOV 92023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT 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.
NOV 62023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT 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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2584314 ISSUED ON 10-30-2023. #38-OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT, LOGBOOK AND RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
OCT 302023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHICKEN WINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER @ 49.3F AND STRIPS OF CHICKEN @ 46.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT, LOGBOOK AND RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT 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.
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JUN 262023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152023FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND PASTA AT 49.8F, RICE AT 48.9F AND CHICKEN AT 48.6F IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FOR 2023. MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT, LOGBOOK AND RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ALSO OBSERVED THE PIPES AND FIRE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT 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.
JUN 232022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY UNDER THE DISH WASHER ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL. APPROX 20-30 DROPPINGS ALSO ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE OIL FILTERING MACHINE APPROX ANOTHER 10-15 DROPPINGS. ALSO OBSERVED MULTIPLE SMALL FLIES IN SAME AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND PROVIDE SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER BOTH WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AND PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS NEEDED TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN AREA.
MAR 112022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WHITE STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH WORN COMMON NAME SIGNS ON CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE NEW LABELS TO MAKE EASY TO READ.
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET SEAL ON THE TWO DOOR REACH IN UNIT BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE BOTTOMS OF THE DEEP FRYERS HOT OIL FILTERING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ALSO OBSERVED THE PIPES AND FIRE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.
MAR 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH A CASE OF PREPACKAGED LOBSTER TAILS AT TEMPERATURE OF 61.0F ON TOP OF REAR PREP TABLE STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 24# OF FOOD VALUE $254. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, RICE AND NOODLES IMPROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE PREPARATION DATE ONLY AND OTHER ASSORTED COOKED MEATS WITH NO LABELS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATED, PREPARED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND EBRIS BUID UP IN THE INTERIPR OF DEEPFRYERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAR 92021FAILED21 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS.PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. ALSO FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF SEAFOOD STORED ON TOP OF REAR PREP TABLE STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURES. PREPACKAGED LOBSTERS TAILS AT TEMPERATURE OF 80.0F AND SHRIMPS AT 63.6F. EMPLOYEE SAID THAT BOTH CONTAINERS HAVE BEEN OUT SINCE 6AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMDIATELY AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED 62# OF FOOD VALUE OF $75 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, RICE AND NOODLES IMPROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE PREPARATION DATE ONLY AND OTHER ASSORTED COOKED MEATS WITH NO LABELS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATED, PREPARED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND 1-DOOR PREP COOLER.
MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (EX METAL STEM THERMOMETER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND EBRIS BUID UP IN THE INTERIPR OF DEEPFRYERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED MOPS HEADS AT THE UTILITY SINK MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JAN 302020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK.
JAN 232020FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PACKAGED SLICES OF CAKES (CARMEL, DOUBLE CHOCOLATE, AND RED VELVET) MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY CONCENTRATE SANITIZER CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED EGG ROLL WRAPS STORED IN A GROCERY BAG IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ( PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW).NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT (#2303970) DATED FOR 07/31/2019. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE.
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NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
** PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW HEALTH CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
NOTED FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, ALSO NOTED THE UNFINSHED WALLS IN THE SAME AREA. ALL FLOOR,WALL AND CEILING TILES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →