DEC 30
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FORNETTO & MEI'S CORNER.
BEAT. 18/100
105 -111 E DELAWARE PL · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 30, 2025 · failed
Failed 5 of 23 inspections. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
8 passed · 10 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
149
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 222025FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 22
2025
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE CABINET AT THE BAT WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION.
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.
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.
JUL 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 222023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED KITCHENWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OS CONTAMINATION.
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.
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
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 202023FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2023
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
SEE VIOLATION # 59.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
SEE VIOLATION #59.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #59.
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.
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
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED KITCHENWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OS CONTAMINATION.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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 122023FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2023
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
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.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED KITCHENWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OS CONTAMINATION.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 52022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 5
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 142022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
No food handlers certificate for kitchen staff, Instructed to obtain.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen training certificate for food service managers, Instructed to obtain.
APR 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST PROVIDE A PREP/DUMP SINK FOR THE BAR IN MEI'S CORNER.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 82018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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 12018FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2018
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MAIN PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER AT SAID AREA.
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 122017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 12
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIZZA STATION PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
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.
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 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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 172016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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 22015PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AT BOTTOM OF HEAVY GREASE SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISHROOM.
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 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 272013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 27
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. OLD SHELVING UNITS ETC.
SEP 182013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. OLD SHELVING UNITS ETC.
MAY 72012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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 72011PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUN 7
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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 252011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 142010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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