FIRE BOWL HIBACHI.

Chicago Health Dept

1143 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

7 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
70
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 20
2026
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING ONLY SIGNAGE NEEDED AT REAR HAND WASHING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED AT THE WALL BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE HOLDER OF SOME SORT IN THAT AREA FOR STORING KNIVES.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE...THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SANITIZE SINK DRAIN PIPE...THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN SOME CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

APR 9
2025
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ALONG WALLS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR AND WALL AREA IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING COVERING MISSING FROM UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM MOTOR LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED IN AREA OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THAT MAY BE USED BELOW.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A LIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 31
2025
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,SHRIMP ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ALONG WALLS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR AND WALL AREA IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING COVERING MISSING FROM UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM MOTOR LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED IN AREA OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THAT MAY BE USED BELOW.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A LIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON PERSON OR ON SITE WHEN WORKING.

Minor Food Temperature
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM PRIOR INSPECTION #2600549 WITH A CORRECT BY DATE OF 10/17/2024... VIOLATION #47 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #51 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION #53 6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING. VIOLATION #55 OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR REACH IN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 22
2024
PASS 13 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF DOUBLE DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA AND BASE OF BOTH DOUBLE DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT SIDE BASE OF NORTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.12: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS SUCH AS UTENSILS, TO GO CONTAINERS AND NAPKINS STORED IN GARAGE ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE USE ITEMS INSIDE OF FACILITY ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SINGLE USE ITEMS.

Minor Food Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Minor Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BEHIND GREASETRAP ALONG BASE OF WALL AND ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG BASE OF WALL AND ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASETRAP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

AUG 13
2024
FAIL 17 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11: OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF DOUBLE DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA AND BASE OF BOTH DOUBLE DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT SIDE BASE OF NORTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.12: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS SUCH AS UTENSILS, TO GO CONTAINERS AND NAPKINS STORED IN GARAGE ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE USE ITEMS INSIDE OF FACILITY ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SINGLE USE ITEMS.

Minor Food Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Minor Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BEHIND GREASETRAP ALONG BASE OF WALL AND ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG BASE OF WALL AND ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASETRAP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 07/24/2024 NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORTS SHALL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 07/24/2024 FOUND AND POSTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED

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JUL 24
2024
PASS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE TRHERMOMETER IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF DOUBLE DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA AND BASE OF BOTH DOUBLE DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT SIDE BASE OF NORTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Food Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Minor Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BEHIND GREASETRAP ALONG BASE OF WALL AND ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG BASE OF WALL AND ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASETRAP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

JUL 17
2024
FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE TRHERMOMETER IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF DOUBLE DORS IN DUMPSTER AREA AND BASE OF BOTH DOUBLE DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT SIDE BASE OF NORTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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

OBSERVED NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Food Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BEHIND GREASETRAP ALONG BASE OF WALL AND ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG BASE OF WALL AND ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASETRAP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE ON UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

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