SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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332 S MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 2, 2026 · passed

18 of 22 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
18 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Feb 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 2
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

APR 7
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE UPSTAIRS HALLWAY NEXT TO ELEVATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONE STORED ON TOP OF WIPE CLOTH THAT WAS STORED ON TOP OF MEAT SLICER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMLPLOYEE NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREPPING AREA.

APR 3
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.

OCT 12
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER COUNTER AND FRUIT FOR SALE FOR GRAB AND GO AT THE SODA REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND IF ANY ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL COVING THE IS DEATTACHED FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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OCT 6
2022
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 27
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TAPE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK HOLDING DRAIN PIPES TOGETHER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS IN BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR UNDER STOVE/OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 15
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMORPER COOLING METHOD, FOUND HOT SAUSAGE BEING COOLED DOWN IN COOLER WITH TIGHT FITTING COVER, INTRUCTED TO LOOSELY COVER HOT FOOD DURING COOLING DOWN PROCESS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ( MAC SALAD, POTATO SALAD AND YOGURT CUPS ) WITH NO LABELED IN GRAB AND GO COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DATE, NAME OF FACILITY, INGRENDIENTS AND WIGHT.ALLERGENS IF ANY

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SLICER PROPELRY AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

USING CARD BOARD AS A DIVIDER BETWEEN PREP TABLEA AND CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL THAT CAN BE CLEANED EASILY.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMNT'S PREP AREA CELING LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MAY 8
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 1
2020
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE FOLLOWING AREA'S: MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, DISH WASHING AREA SINK (BASEMENT), AND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED AND COOLED CHICKEN, PASTA, SAUSAGE, MEATBALLS ETC. STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED EGGS ON MENU BOARD SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS: FLOUR CORNMEAL ETC. WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND FACILITY KNOWLEDGE. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECTLY RESPOND TO THE INSPECTOR'S QUESTIONS. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FICILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT EMPLOYEE HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE,2 POUNDS CHICKEN GRILLED AND 4 POUNDS BREADED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 93.4 -104.9 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP AREA. HOT HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 135 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR HIGHER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CHICKEN. APPROX 6 POUNDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED AND COOLED CHICKEN, PASTA, SAUSAGE, MEATBALLS ETC. STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FACILITY ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR (CLOGGED NOT DRAINING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 6
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EMPLOYEES USING PREP SINK AS HAND SINK IN FRONT ICE CREAM DRINK CAFE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.

JUL 11
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: FOOD HANDLERS ANSWERING THE PHONE WITH THE GLOVES ON AND THEN HANDLING FOOD. OTHER FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, TOUCHING THE PHONE, BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1982405 DATED 01/31/2017 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THEM SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. 41-FOUND THE MOPS NOT IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME. 45-FOUND THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD/DIRT AND THE VENTS ABOVE THE BEVERAGE STATION ON THE 1ST FL. WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE TOP DIVIDER (LEFT HAND SIDE/CLOSEST TO THE WALL) ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. THERE IS ALSO A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

JAN 31
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THEM SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

FOUND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE MOPS NOT IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

JUL 7
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

2 CRACKED,DAMAGE LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.ALSO LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN SAME AREA,(DUST BUILD-UP).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN BREAKFAST ICE CREAM PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

JAN 20
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC NOT LABELED,(IE MUFFINS,COOKIES,SALADS).MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND ,UNDER STORAGE CRATES ALONG STAIRS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN ABOVE PREP AREAS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN BASEMENT PREP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JUL 27
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER.

JUL 17
2015
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 47.9 DEGREES F, 2 LBS OF CORNED BEEF AT 48 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 46 DEGREES F AND 1LB OF PROSCIUTTO AT 46.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL NOTED ON SITE. NOTED BLACK WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BASEMENT COOK LINE AND FROM THE GREASE RECEPTACLE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER READY TO EAT MILK, CREAM CHEESE AND WHIPPED BUTTER IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA. ALSO NOTED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE FRESH TOMATOES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED RAW PORK SAUSAGE BEING STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT SALSA IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MAY NOT STORE RAW FOODS ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. ADVISED OWNER ON PROPER FOOD STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

CRITICALPest Activity
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF

NOTED INTERIOR DUMPSTERS WITH NO COVERS ATTACHED. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE SMALL FLY ACTICITY INSIDE AND AROUND DUMSTERS IN THE INTERIOR REAR GARBAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR DUMPSTERS AND MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER.

JAN 22
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST ALWAYS LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.

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

MUST PAINT/OR SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA(THE BREAD TABLE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE STORAGE BLOCK ACROSS FROM THE ICE BOX FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE CREAM CASE AND AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE CATCH BASIN LID IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND UNEVEN FLOOR AT THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN, IN FRONT OF THE STOVE COOKING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE ICE BOX FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S RESTROOM AND AT THE BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF AT ALL TIMES.

APR 2
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRINK DISPENSORS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

RECOMMEND AND ADDITIONAL HANDSINK AT FRONT COUNTER.

FEB 1
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALLS AROUND THE DELI FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALLBASE UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AND BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN WALLS AND PVC BEHIND THE FRYER AND STOVE AT THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS.

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