FORMENTO'S NONNA'S.

Chicago Health Dept

917-923 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

21 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 18

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED UNCOVERED AND ON TOP SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN MULTI USE EQUIPMENT STORED UNDERNEATH DRAINBOARD OF 2ND FLOOR WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBILITY OF CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES AT SANDWICH PREP STATION. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS

Serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MISSING TRASH RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASH SINK IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WAREWASHING AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR HANDWASH SINK IN PASTRY PREP AREA. A RECEPTACLE SHALL BE PROVIDED IN EACH AREA OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or PREMISES WHER REFUSE IS GENERATED OR COMMONLY DISCARDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 16

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

SEP 9

2025

FAIL 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPLACE THE CEILING TILE WITH A HOLE IN IT ABOVE THE SPRAYER FOR THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2623157 ON 9/2/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 1 LIVE HOUSE FLY ON THE WALLS, CEILING, PREP TABLES AND FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION, 1ST FLOOR BAR AND DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 2

2025

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS (STEAKS, RACK OF LAMB, ETC.) THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE DINNER MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ASTERISK ALL FOOD ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, PREP TABLES AND FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE CEILING TILE WITH A HOLE IN IT ABOVE THE SPRAYER FOR THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAY 21

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BROKEN HANDSINK HANDLE AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

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MAY 15

2023

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WALL DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN DISH STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE PEST DEVICE SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY LOCATED OVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT, DISHES, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD APPETIZER AREA HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 8

2023

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WALL DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN DISH STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE PEST DEVICE SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY LOCATED OVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT, DISHES, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE COLD APPETIZER AREA HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/3/2023 REPORT #2570725 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.11) FOUND MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE 2ND-FLOOR PASTRY PREP KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 3

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE AR HANDWASHING SINK WHILE THE BARTENDER WAS PREPARING DRINKS. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). SOAP PROVIDED AT SINK.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK WHILE THE BARTENDER WAS PREPARING DRINKS. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE OVE CITATION. PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT SINK.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE A PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED POTATOES TIGHTLY WRAPPED AT 50F-52F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE 2ND-FLOOR PASTRY PREP KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 19

2022

PASS · 0 violations

APR 11

2022

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLOSURE ON FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERISK. ALSO NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME (BAKING INGREDIENTS).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NUMEROUS LIGHTS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT NOT WORKING AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 8/26/2020, REPORT #2386518. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 26

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND DRAINS AT THE SINKS ON THE SECOND FLOOR.

DEC 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.DOCUMENT PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS READY TO EAT,TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS, HOUSE DRESSINGS, MEATBALLS, BATTERED CHICKEN, DELI MEATS,MARINARA, ETC PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING FOR ANY RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER FAUCET NECK IN DISREPAIR ON EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON VENTS ABOVE COFFEE PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN COMPLETION TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

DEC 11

2019

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATO, COOKED MEATBALL AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES AND SOUPS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND-SINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING ( ACROSS FROM HT DISHMACHINE) AREA ON 2ND FLOOR WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT @ LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER FAUCET NECK IN DISREPAIR ON EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON VENTS ABOVE COFFEE PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN COMPLETION TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JAN 11

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. ALSO, CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.

JAN 4

2018

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, BLACK STAINS AND GROOVES PRESENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. ALSO, CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

AUG 31

2017

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT PLATES & COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING AREA TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM VEGETABLE ,PASTRY & MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,FRYER CABINETS,COUNTER TOP AND CABINET IN WAIT STATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR IN PASTRY PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND DUST FROM UPPER CEILING IN BASEMENT, WALLS IN PASTRY WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSSING FILTER AT HOOD IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT AND MISSING LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR UNDER STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 5

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 02/03/2016, REPORT #1653212, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER, BROKEN FLOOR SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ON LIGHT ABOVE GRILL STATION IN PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE SHIELD,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER DOWN STAIR WELLS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES TO BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTER,

FEB 3

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION IN BASEMENT CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. PROVIDE VENTILATION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS/LOGS.

JAN 26

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA, CURRENTLY IN USE, IN POOR REPAIR. FINAL RINSE AT 160F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO UTILIZE 4-COMPARTMENT OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Critical Pest Activity

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

LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 40) NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF SMALL COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR WAIT STATION, NOT CLEAN, MILK SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES FOR 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR 1ST FLOOR WOMENS TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME. VENTILATION IN BASEMENT CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. PROVIDE VENTILATION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS/LOGS.

JUN 16

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND CLAMS AND OYSTERS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT TAGS. ALL SHELLFISH MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED OR TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B-2)

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED MGR. WITH PROOF OF CERTIFICATION(CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN A VISIBLE AREA TO CUSTOMERS) AT START OF INVESTIGATION . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL LARGE HOLS IN BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN WATER STAINED LIGHT SHIELD(S) AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE POP OFF FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS ON LANDING BETWEEN THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER FROM STORAGE CLOSETS, AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT, AND BEHIND SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT(ALL ARTICLES AND STOCK MUST BE PROPERLY STORED EKEVATED 6 INCHRS OFF THE FLLOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IF SPACE PERMITS LEAVING ALL AREAS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SRVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES REGARDLESS OF TITLE THAT HANDLE OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

DEC 11

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK THROUGHOUT. MUST FINISH PAINTING WALLS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM AND IN EMPLOYEE DRESSING ROOM WHERE MISSING. ALSO FINISH INSTALLING THE PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PROPERLY EXTEND THE WASTE LINE AT THE 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT SPILLS. ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER THE PROPER VENTILATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND OTHER CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS WHERE NEEDED.

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