Chicago
18
BEAT

Flaming Wok & Grill

903 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found

Inspections
24
6 passed
Last Inspected
2021-08-17
Pass Rate
25%
14 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 14 inspections (2021, 2020, 2020...)
Most recent inspection (2021-08-17) was a failure
Sanitation issues found across 82 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 22 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 82×
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Pest Activity critical 22×
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Other serious 15×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2021-08-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND 2 OUT OF 2 TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, RICE, & MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 58 F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COL...

serious Sanitation

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

FOUND BLEACH, CLOROX POWDER AND OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS STORED ON DRY STORAGE ABOVE SUGAR.TOXIC MATERIALS SHALL BE STORED SO THEY CANNOT CONTAMINATE FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE- SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. TOXIC MATERIALS CANN...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE WALK IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 - 30 LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, NOTED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED OVER FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. ALSO NOTED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND FOOD PREPARATIO...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NO COLD WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS FILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-10-29 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED INDOOR RECEPTACLES FULL AND OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY TRASH AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT SOILED DISHES PILED INTO A STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE DINING AREA ON A 3 TIER CART, AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(TABLES IN THE CUSTOMER AREA, COUNTERS, ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE COUNTER. INSTR...

2020-09-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-08-25 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 17
serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED HOMEMADE YOGURT BEING MADE ONSITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE/HAACP PLAN. FOUND POT OF YOGURT STORED IN A WALK IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VARIANCE/HAACP PLAN MUST BE FIRST APPROVED BY CDPH, BEFORE YOGURT CAN BE MADE ...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #59

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

FOUND NO GLOVES ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR HANDLING OF RTE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVES AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER, MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN (COKE) COOLER IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD FRAME AROUND THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND STORAGE RACKS IN REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER, IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, OFFICE, AND THE OUTSIDE AREA BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS AND GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOWER WALL DAMAGE BETWEEN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER, TOILET ROOMS, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE. REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL JOINTS IN WALK IN COOLER BETWEEN WALL AND JOINT. ALSO, REMOVE FOAM USED TO SEAL WALL GAPS UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INSIDE AND AROUND THE SIDES OF HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 8/18/20. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #38: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP TABLES, WALLS, AND FLOORS, IN MULTIPLE PREP AREAS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMO...

2020-08-18 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 18
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT HAND SINKS IN THE BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED RICE (85F) AND POTATO SAMOSAS(70F) STORED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS HOT FOODS AT 134F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. $30

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS/RTE FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, RICE AND POTATOES) STORED IN A REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS. MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAI...

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED HOMEMADE YOGURT BEING MADE ONSITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE/HAACP PLAN. FOUND POT OF YOGURT STORED IN A WALK IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VARIANCE/HAACP PLAN MUST BE FIRST APPROVED BY CDPH, BEFORE YOGURT CAN BE MADE ...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP TABLES, WALLS, AND FLOORS, IN MULTIPLE PREP AREAS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

FOUND NO GLOVES ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR HANDLING OF RTE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN (COKE) COOLER IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER, IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE RACKS IN REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP STRIPPED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, AND DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND THE OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOWER WALL DAMAGE BETWEEN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

2020-02-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DUST ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER, INSIDE THE STORAGE DRAWERS, ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, VENTILATION HOODS AND INSIDE THE BATHR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE THE OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2020-02-20 Fail Complaint
3
minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY AND BACKING UP INTO THE OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DUST ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER, INSIDE THE STORAGE DRAWERS, ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, VENTILATION HOODS AND INSIDE THE BATHR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE THE OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2019-01-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2019-01-11 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST DATE MARK SOME RTE & TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FRO FLOORS, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR, TAPE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #47, NOTED THE FOLLOWING ITEM DIRTY AND IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZER, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, EXTERIOR OF ...

2018-09-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.14(N)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURE ON THE TOP OF FREEZER: 15lbs OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53.2F AND 52.2F, 5lbs OF COOKED LAMB & GOAT MIX AT 57.2F AND 10lbs OF COOKED RICE & LAMB AT 56.1F. TOTAL WEIGHT & COST AT 30LBS AT $350 WAS DISCARDED A...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

#4-301.11:OBSERVED A SMALL WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F WHICH TCS FOODS ARE STORED IN SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN, COOKED RICE,AND COOKED GOAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM WIC AND NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN MAINTA...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED A FEW PREPARED FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE(FIFO).

serious Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING ITEM DIRTY AND IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZER, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKS AT THE FIXTURES ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILL, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS CEILING AND ATTCAHED PIPING IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRONT AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

2017-09-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-09-08 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

STILL OBSERVING LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES WITH 8 ROACHES NOTED ON EQUIPMENT, COMING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP, DOORWAY INTO THE KITCHEN, AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ...

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR RE-ATTACH THE LOOSE BASEBOARD IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND HOOD VENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-09-01 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

STILL OBSERVING LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES WITH 8 ROACHES NOTED ON EQUIPMENT, IN THE SINK OF THE BATHROOM, INSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AR...

2017-08-29 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

STILL OBSERVING LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES WITH 13 ROACHES NOTED ON WALLS, SHELVES AND INSIDE CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, PREP AREA AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER WHERE DISHES ARE KEPT. ALSO NOTED 10 OR MORE FRUIT FLYS ON PREMISES AND 25 MICE ...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

GARBAGE REMOVED FROM TRASH CANS BUT SOME RUBBISH STILL REMAINS. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA, FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, AND THE RACK IN THE FRONT PREP WHERE CLEAN SILVERWARE IS STORED TO REMOVE F...

2017-08-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF BASMATI RICE AT 50.2F AND A CONTAINER OF CURRY POTATO AT 48.6F INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. FOUND A LARGE TRAY OF MEAT BIRYANI ON THE STOVE WITH THE STO...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

EVIDENCE OF RODENT AND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35+ LIVE ROACHES ACTIVELY MOVING UNDER THE GRILL, SEASONINGS RACK TO THE RIGHT OF THE GRILL, INSIDE DRAWERS WHERE UTENSILS ARE STORED,UNDER THE PREP TABLE, AND UNDER THE 3-COMPA...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: GARBAGE CANS ARE STORED ON THE ROOFTOP BEHIND FACILITY UNTIL GARBAGE CANS ARE FULL AND BROUGHT TO THE FRONT OF THE STORE DURING PICK-UP DATES/TIMES. ON THE ROOFTOP BEHIND THE FACLITY THERE IS GARBAGE AND REFUSE ON...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING INTO A BUCKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT LEAKING CONDENSATION FROM COMING IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA, FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, AND THE RACK IN THE FRONT PREP WHERE CLEAN SILVERWARE IS STORED TO REMOVE F...

minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED THROUGHT ENTIRE FACILITY TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, AND PEST ACTIVITY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE LIGHT FIXTURE FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION IF A LIGHT BULB WERE TO BREAK.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THICK DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE GENERAL SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

2016-12-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-12-22 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
6
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1933189 DATED JUNE 21, 2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FROZEN PRODUCT IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS. 32-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GLASS SURFACE ON THE DINING TABLES, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ARE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE BAR. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.

2016-12-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. THE HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED AND CAN NOT BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED SO THAT IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED JUNE 21, 2016 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1933189 DATED JUNE 21, 2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FROZEN PRODUCT IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS. 32-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GLASS SURFACE ON THE DINING TABLES, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ARE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE BAR. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.

2016-06-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932850 DATED JUNE 16, 2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY BUL...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

SEE VIOLATION #14.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FROZEN PRODUCT IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER AND BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SIN. MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER/FREEZERS AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD, DIRT/DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND TOILET ROOM, WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQIPMENT. SCREEN ON THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. IT LEAK PROFUSELY FROM TOP AND AT THE BASES OF THE FAUCET.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE FRONT OFFICE AREA.

2016-06-16 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. LAMB, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527808 DATED MARCH 13, 2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-DIRTY FOOD STAINED TABLE CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE. SHELVI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FROZEN PRODUCT IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER AND BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SIN. MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER/FREEZERS AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD, DIRT/DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND TOILET ROOM, WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQIPMENT. SCREEN ON THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. IT LEAK PROFUSELY FROM TOP AND AT THE BASES OF THE FAUCET. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE FRONT OFFICE AREA.

2016-06-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN (3LBS @ 87.0F), FISH (3LBS. @ 96.9F), LAMB (2LBS @ 91.1F) AND RICE (5LBS @ 71.7F). EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, A VALUE OF APPROX. $100. ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. IT LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE P-TRAP BELOW AND DRAINS VERY SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS AND DOES NOT LEAK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. LAMB, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

serious Documentation & Training

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED MARCH 13, 2015 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. THE BUSINESS LICENSE AND CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS OBSTRUCTING THE REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. SERI...

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527808 DATED MARCH 13, 2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-DIRTY FOOD STAINED TABLE CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE. SHE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FROZEN PRODUCT IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER AND BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SIN. MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER/FREEZERS AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD, DIRT/DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND TOILET ROOM, WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQIPMENT. SCREEN ON THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAI.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. IT LEAK PROFUSELY FROM TOP AND AT THE BASES OF THE FAUCET. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE FRONT OFFICE AREA.

2015-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 3-6-15 NOT CORRECTED. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #31- FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY. #32- FOUND THE EXTERIOR O...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING THE FIRST 40 MINUTES OF INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

minor Sanitation

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

LID OF BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FOOD STAINED TABLE CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT A...

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CREVICES AND CRACKS THROUGHOUT, ALL WALLS, ALL BASEBOARD WALL COVING AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN SEAMS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE MUST BE SEALED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON WALL PIPING BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. DEEP FRYER NOTED AT THIS TIME MUST BE USED UNDER VENTILATION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE EAST SIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.LEAK ON THE RIGHT SIDE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

critical Pest Activity

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS,PREP TABLES, POTS PANS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2015-03-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 76.6F TO 109.6F. 11 LB COOKED FISH ON PREP TABLE AT 76.6F. SPINACH IN HOT HOLDING AT 127.9F. YOGURT SAUCE ...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-25-14 NOT CORRECTED. #31- FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC ...

minor Sanitation

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

LID OF BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FOOD STAINED TABLE CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT...

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE EAST SIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.LEAK ON THE RIGHT SIDE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

critical Pest Activity

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS,PREP TABLES, POTS PANS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2014-11-25 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 3 POUNDS OF RICE IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUE...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP TO HAVE PEELING PAINT AND EXPOSED RUST. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND REPAINT AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND THE SMALL WHITE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN IT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COUNTER MICROWAVE AND THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL DRAINS AND FLOORS (CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL) AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

100
Kikka- Kingsbury
100
Tabu Tacos
50
Mod Pizza
68
Cy'S King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill
40
Big Star Mariscos

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