FORNETTO & MEI'S CORNER.

Chicago Health Dept

105 -111 E DELAWARE PL · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

149

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 30

2025

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR AT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12: **C** In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BUFFET STATION AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING --HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT --HEAVY DIRT AND WET FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP SINK. --FLOOR DRAINS AT SAME. --PEEALING PAINT ON WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. --FLOORS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #29 (RULE #3-502.11) NOT CORRECTED NOTED SUSHI RICE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH NO SUSHI LAB ANALYSES LETTER ON SITE OR TEST KIT FOR ONSITE TESTING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 22

2025

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE KITCHEN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,WAITERS STATION AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SALMON 48.9F, CHEESE 59.3F, LIQUID EGGS 45F,MILK 53.1F, EGGS 48.7F CHEESE 50.7F/49.8F, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE 46.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 91 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $900.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Serious Facility Condition

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED SUSHI RICE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH NO SUSHI LAB ANALYSES LETTER ON SITE OR TEST KIT FOR ONSITE TESTING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BUFFET STATION AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE CABINET AT THE BAT WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

DEC 6

2024

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 11

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT THE COFFEE PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN AREA REACH-IN SUSHI COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING: RAW SALMON AT 45.1F, RAW TUNA AT 46.0F, COOKED EEL AT 45.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD-HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA: REACH-IN SUSHI COOLER AT 46.0F, 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT 55.0F (NEAR GRILL). FACILITY AWARE OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND TCS FOOD ITEMS REMOVED BY PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRIOR TO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF MENTIONED EQUIPMENT FOR COLD-HOLDING OF TCS FOOD ITEMS UNTIL REPAIRED/REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED TO CDPH PRIOR TO USE. TAGGED COOLERS WITH INFORMATION TO CONTACT CDPH ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 5.0 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $150.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM REACH-IN SUSHI COOLER ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (TONGS, SPATULA, LADLE) STORED AT MAIN PREP LINE IN CONTAINER WITH STILL WATER WHILE BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS IN DRY, CLEAN, SANITIZED CONTAINER OR SURFACE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS (PLATES, SILVERWARE) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING AND STORAGR EQUIPMENT (GRILL, STOVETOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVES) THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTE TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING IN SOME AREAS ALONG DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETING AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF SMALL PREP LINE COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 22

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LARGE DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS ATTACHED TO COFFEE PREP AREA, AND ON FLOORS EMPLOYEE LOCKER/UNIFROM ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET WITH @ LEAST 50PPM SANITIZER STRENTH WHILE IN BETWEEN USE

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED KITCHENWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALL OF STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREP AREA AS WELL AS WOMENS LOCKEROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER, DRY STORAGE AREA ATTACHED TO REAR PREP AREA, AND NEAR WIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 20

2023

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF RE-INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (EGGS, SALMON, MILK, SLICED TOMATOES) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

SEE VIOLATION # 59.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

SEE VIOLATION #59.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #59.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LARGE DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS ATTACHED TO COFFEE PREP AREA, AND ON FLOORS EMPLOYEE LOCKER/UNIFROM ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET WITH @ LEAST 50PPM SANITIZER STRENTH WHILE IN BETWEEN USE

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED KITCHENWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALL OF STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREP AREA AS WELL AS WOMENS LOCKEROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER, DRY STORAGE AREA ATTACHED TO REAR PREP AREA, AND NEAR WIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ON REPORT #2577150 ON 6/12/23.VIOLATIONS STATE 25)3-603.11"Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods EGGS, SUSHI, FISH, STEAK(Disclosure) by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions (Reminder)". MUST PROVIDE. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. #29) 8-103.12(B) NO RECORDS (LAB REPORT) TO VERIFY PH AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR SUSHI RICE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 12

2023

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS (CHOPPED TOMATOES, EGGS, SALMON ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS ON SITE USED TO CLEAN UP A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT THAT COULD OCCUR IN THE STABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods EGGS, SUSHI, FISH, STEAK(Disclosure) by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions (Reminder)". MUST PROVIDE. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NO RECORDS (LAB REPORT) TO VERIFY PH AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR SUSHI RICE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LARGE DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS ATTACHED TO COFFEE PREP AREA, AND ON FLOORS EMPLOYEE LOCKER/UNIFROM ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET WITH @ LEAST 50PPM SANITIZER STRENTH WHILE IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED KITCHENWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALL OF STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREP AREA AS WELL AS WOMENS LOCKEROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER, DRY STORAGE AREA ATTACHED TO REAR PREP AREA, AND NEAR WIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 5

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Mop heads not hung to dry in mop chemical room causing foul smell, instructed to hang to better house keeping.

JUN 14

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No Paper towels provided at main kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

No food handlers certificate for kitchen staff, Instructed to obtain.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training certificate for food service managers, Instructed to obtain.

APR 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK FOR THE MEI'S CORNER BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR UNABLE TO AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSE ADEQUATE CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY REPAIRING THE DISH MACHINE TO AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSE A CHLORINE SANITZITER WITH A CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

- MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

- OBSERVED THE HOT WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F FOR HANDWASH SINKS AND 110 FOR PREP SINKS, AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE MEI'S CORNER KITCHEN, AND DISH ROOM. THE HANDWASH SINK'S IN THE FORNETTO'S BAR, ROOM SERVICE AND TOILET ROOMS. THE PREP SINKS IN THE FORNETTO'S BAR, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE MEI'S KITCHEN AND BAR. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY REPAIRING THE HOT WATER TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES OF ADEQUATE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- MUST PROVIDE A PREP/DUMP SINK FOR THE BAR IN MEI'S CORNER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

- OBSERVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FORNETTO'S BAR, SEEPS OUT SEWAGE WATER ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA FROM THE CONNECTED GREASE TRAP; WHILE IN USE. VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED ON SITE BY TAGGING THE 2 COMP SINK TO PROHIBIT USE AT THIS TIME. USE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FORNETTO'S BAR IS PROHIBITED UNTIL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONVEYING OF SEWAGE WATER, CDPH HAS BEEN CONTACTED AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG AND THE TAG IS REMOVED ON SITE BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEI'S CORNER DISHWASH ROOM AND IN THE HALLWAY BY THE FORNETTO'S ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES BY THE MEI'S CORNER DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS/DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FORNETTO'S BAR, THE FORNETTO'S ICE MACINE, AND THE MEI'S CORNER DISHMACHINE/DRY TABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/GREASE BUILDUP ON THE MEI'S CORNER EXHAUST VENTILATION HOODS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

CONSUMER ADVISORY WITHOUT REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER INCLUDED ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

AUG 1

2018

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT MAIN PREP HANDWASH BOWL AND DISHWASH HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE HANDWASH SOAP AT ALL HANDWASH BOWLS. MANAGER ABLE TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SOAP FOR SAID HANDWASH BOWLS PER INSPECTOR REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT MEIS CORNER KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MAIN PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT MAIN PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ON PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER AT SAID AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JUN 12

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIZZA STATION PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEE CAFE SELF-SERVICE HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE FOOD SHIELD.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING ABOVE CLEAN POTS RACKS IN POOR REPAIR, OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGED DRY WALL, ALSO SAME NEXT TO BACK SPLASH ON COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MOP SINK IS CONVERTED TO HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN DISH WASHING ROOM, NO OTHER MOP SINK IN FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK.

AUG 29

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE SPILL ON FLOOR UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP ALSO MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR ALL ICE SCOOPS.

AUG 17

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

BAR LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GLASS MACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE SPILL ON FLOOR UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP ALSO MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR ALL ICE SCOOPS.

SEP 2

2015

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER AND KNIVES, STORE CLEAN AFTER USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AT BOTTOM OF HEAVY GREASE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISHROOM.

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND PEST. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 9

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE (HAM, CUT FRUIT AND EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM, CUT FRUIT AND EGGS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (48.9F-55.3F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE ICE MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DISHROOM AFTER RUNNING WATER IN THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS MENTIONED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS IN BOTH KITCHENS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE AND FRYERS IN BOTH KITCHENS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISH ROOM WITH RAW CONCRETE WHERE NEW GREASE TRAP WAS INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOISTURE ELIMINATORS ON THE CEILING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MOISTURE ELIMINATORS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS BLOWN OVER THE COOKLINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOEING LEAKS: BOTH MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASES AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE WASH BASIN AT THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

SEP 27

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. OLD SHELVING UNITS ETC.

SEP 18

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE AT 120F. ALSO, FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE AT 0PPM CHLORINE. TAGGED DISHMACHINES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE AT WOK AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. OLD SHELVING UNITS ETC.

MAY 7

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

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

FOOD FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE, FOUND ABOUT 5 WHOLE FRESH FISH STORED IN PREP COOLER. FISH NOT SERVED ON THE MENU. NO INVOICES. MGR STATED THAT IT IS FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL USE THAT WAS FISHED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ONLY FOOD ITEMS THAT COMES FROM APPROVED SOURCE. NOT ALLOWED TO STORE SUCH FISH IN RESTAURANT. FISH DISCARDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS, BROKEN AND CHIPPED WOODEN SHELVES, CHIPPED EDGES OF COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND STOREAGE SHELVES, ICE MAKER, DISH MACHINES. VENTILATION HOODS, CEILING VENTS, FAN VOVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OIL SPILLS, DIRT ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP AREAS. BEHIND WOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKS AND CREVICES, BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND KITCHEN WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA ARE CLUTTERED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNORGANIZED SHELVES AND FOOD STOREAGE, DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

JUN 7

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT WEST KITCHEN, BEHIND BOOSTER HEATER OF DISHMACHINE NEED DEATILED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

APR 25

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED ZERO PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE FRONT BAR DISHMACHINE (BEING USED BY BARTENDER). ENGINEER TRIED PRIMING CHLORINE LINE, TO NO AVAIL. CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST BE AT LEAST 100PPM AT RINSE CYCLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMP SINK OR MAIN DISHMACHINE FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF GLASSWARE AT BAR. UNIT TAGGED, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

SMALL COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT MAIN KITCHEN & AT FRONT BAR (EAST) ARE IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HANDSINK, BESIDE 3-COMP SINK IN THE WEST KITCHEN. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF BAR SINKS, EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN DISHMACHINE, FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSORS OF MOST COOLERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF BIG ICE MACHINE (TOWARDS THE DISHROOM)-DUE TO DUST/FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND BOOSTER HEATER OF KITCHEN DISHMANCHINE, UNDER BAR SINKS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT WEST KITCHEN NEED DETAILED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUSTY WALLS AROUND CEILING OR WALL VENTS IN MAIN KITCHEN, WEST KITCHEN & DISHROOM-MUST KEEP CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN; ANY CRAKED LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE RESOLVED: MISSING FAUCET HANDLES AT SPRAYER SINK OF DISHMACHINE, LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK SOUTH WALL OF MAIN KITCHEN, LEAK AT WATER LINE BEHIND DISHMACHINE & SPRAYER SINK OF SAME. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

SEP 14

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA FOOD WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND DESSERT COOLER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, ALSO MUST CLEAN KNIFE RACK MAGNETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASH ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHMACHINE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL (BY EXIT DOOR) HOT WATER PIPE LEAKS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

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