FORUM 55.

Chicago Health Dept

55 E MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

126

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24

2026

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXED FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN SANDWICH SHOP PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, PIPES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT WALK PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP WALLS THROUGHTOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS VENTS AND CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH MACHINE AREA.

FEB 17

2026

FAIL 17 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER EATING IN FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO EAT IN A DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION OF READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS OBSERVED POOLING LIQUID JUICE ON PLASTIC WRAP OF A PAN OF APPX. 2LBS COOKED BARLEY STORED UNDERNEATH THAWING HAMS ON ROLLING CART INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.APPX. 2LBS. $15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER NOR DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS IN BEST OF LOCAL KITCHEN (EGGS) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER OF ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN OVERFLOW STORAGE AREA,ALSO.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH MACHINE AREA,COFFEE ,BURGERS & BURRITO, SANDWICH SHOP PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/17/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF INSIDE GARBAGE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN SANDWICH SHOP PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED BOWLS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOR PLACE IN DISH MACHINE MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, PIPES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP WALLS THROUGHTOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS VENTS AND CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT WALK PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH MACHINE AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 1

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.5-54.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HAM(48.4-54.5F), BACON(50.7F), HARD BOILED EGG CRUMBLES(51.1F), WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE CHUNKS(50.1F), CHICKEN(50.9-51.1F), ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS(47.5F) ROASTED BEETS(49.8F), SHREDDED CHEESE(50.7-52.3F), TUNA(50.2F), COUSCOUS SALAD(47.8F), GARBANZO BEAN SALAD(48.6F), PASTA SALAD(52.2F), ROASTED SQUASH(50.0F), BEAN SALAD WITH SLICED TOMATOES(50.7F) AND KALE SALAD(47.7F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $150 WEIGHING 30LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BOTH DRAIN PIPES OF THE RINSE AND WASH COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH DRAIN PIPES OF RINSE AND WASH COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN BOTH DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN BOTH DISHWASHING AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED AT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHTOUT MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA, IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORE IN THE BUCKETS IN THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Shelf under front cook line not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

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DEC 16

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Found main prep kitchen hand sink not draining, instructed manager to keep all sinks in good working order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 BY the end of inspection plumber arrived and started working on drain.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELELD ( SUGAR, SALT... ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

NOV 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. OBSERVED RAW FISH ON MENU. SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests FOUND 5-10 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OF TACO JOINT/PRELUDE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. -

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

4-301.16: **C** Sink Used for Food Preparation FOUND NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREPARATION AREAS: TACO JOINT/PRELUDE AND SWEET BABY RAY/FOOD WORKS. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE. SAID SINK IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. -

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.12: **C** Grease Trap FOUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO GREASE FILTER LEAKING GREASE. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP RUSTED THROUGHOUT FLOOR PORTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. -

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.113(A): **C** Covering Receptacles (Inside) FOUND INDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES. -

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting FOUND BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET. FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB IN 2 ENTRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT. -

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2320942 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage)FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 - 12 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHINNG AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. - FACILITY WAS SERVICED BY THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. OBSERVED 4 ROACHES AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 1

2019

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE RUNNING WATER OVER FROZEN SEAWEED CONTAINER IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRIENDS RAMEN FOOD PREPERATION AREA. FOUND SOILED WHISK IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PRELUDE/TACO JOINT FOOD PREPERATION AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 - 12 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHINNG AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 5-10 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OF TACO JOINT/PRELUDE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREPARATION AREAS: TACO JOINT/PRELUDE AND SWEET BABY RAY/FOOD WORKS. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE. SAID SINK IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. PROFUSELY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO GREASE FILTER LEAKING GREASE. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP RUSTED THROUGHOUT FLOOR PORTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND INDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET. FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB IN 2 ENTRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT.

AUG 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER SERVING COLD HOLDING STATION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA; 6 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 58F-59F, 8 LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 54.7F, 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.6F-57.2F, 5 DOZEN BOILED EGGS AT 51.3F, 10 LBS OF FRUIT SALAD AT 54.0F, AND 10 LBS OF CHEESE AT 50.5F-52.9F, ALSO OBSERVED 5 LBS OF COOKED PORKED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 120.2F. PER CHEF ALL ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $402.50. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND ALL HOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE ROOM BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER THE POTS AND PANS SHELVE ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE EXHIBITION FOOD STATION TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND THE WHEELS OF THE FLAT TOP WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES CAUSING PONDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES, OBSERVED A TOP LOADING YOGURT MACHINE IN THE DINING ROOM WITHOUT A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE IT, LARGE PREPARATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING, PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD WATER ABOVE THE YOGURT MACHINE, REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT CANNOT BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS UNUSED COOKING AND SERVING EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE BACK STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND STORE IT 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

OCT 18

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: splash guard at main kitchen prep sink not mounted properly. instructed to mount that it will stay in place.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

OCT 11

2016

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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

Inadequate food protection, found excessive drippings of condensation water from walk-in cooler cooling unit over containers of ready-to-eat foods (lettuce, tomatoes), instructed mgr to eliminate condensation drippings over foods. serious citation issued. 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

splash guard at main kitchen prep sink not mounted properly. instructed to mount that it will stay in place.

Minor Sanitation

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

food debris noted under prep tables, standing water in walk-in coolers, instructed to eliminate.

Minor Sanitation

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

cracks and crevices noted at grease trap closet, instructed to seal.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

leaky 3-comp sink at middle compartment. instructed to repair.

APR 11

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

knife wedged between cracks under prep table, instructed to keep all utensils on a clean surface.

Minor Sanitation

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

standing stagnate water in closet next to 3-comp sink, instructed to keep dry as possible.

Minor Facility Condition

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

inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Top loading ice cream maker without a water supply line above for proper washing, instructed to install a water supply line.

SEP 17

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CENTER OF THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE GREASE TRAP ROOM AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXHIBITION FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE HOT KNOB AT THE RIGHT METERED HAND SINK INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

SEP 10

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OF THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CENTER OF THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE HANDLE BROKEN AND DIFFICULT TO LATCH ON AT THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR #3. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINATIN THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXHIBITION FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE GREASE TRAP ROOM AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE HOT KNOB AT THE RIGHT METERED HAND SINK INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

DEC 10

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SNEEZE GUARDS NOT EFFECTIVE AT SELF-SELF SALAD AND HOT FOODS BAR, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND SO IT WOULD PREVENT CUSTOMER'S CONTAMINATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN, ONLY ONE IN A LARGE KITCHEN.

FEB 13

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, 3 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AND 3 LBS 0F COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.0-61.0F. FOOD WAS HELD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURES @40.0F OR LOWER. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED @ $40.00. CRITICAL CITIATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE (COOKING OIL) AT THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING WITH A HOLE AND PEELING PAINT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF PASTRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD LIGHT BULB.

JUL 9

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND DRY STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL PREP COOLERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR COOKING AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3COMP SINK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA CLOSEST TO THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS TO REMOVE FOOD AND COFFEE SPLASHES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT ALL 1DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREAS AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREAS (DELI SANDWICH AREA, AND PIZZA SERIVCE STATION). MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 2 COMP SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT LADIE'S STAFF RESTROOM HANDSINK.

APR 11

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYERS AND COOLERS (INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS.) CLEAN THE CAN OPENER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND CABINETS/SHELVES IN EACH PREP AREA (REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS.)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS AND CEILING TILES/WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE GRILL AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER TO THE WASH BOWL ON THE RIGHT IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT/CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM.

DEC 20

2011

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 12

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITY. FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES IN GREASE TRAP ROOM AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK, 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN FOOD SERVICE STATIONS AND ABOUT 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN PREP COOLER COMPRESSER CABINET AT DELI STATION AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS AND RODENTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

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. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO RPAIR.

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. STANDING MOLDY WASTE WATER BEHIND STAND-UP COOLER AT GRILLED FOOD STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

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. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED IN KITCHEN WALLS, PEELING PAINT ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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. INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY PIZZA STATION HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 16

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND 3 CUPS OF CUT UP FRUITS DISPLAYED FOR SALE WITH LIVE FRUIT FLIES TRAPPED INSIDE CUPS AND MIXED UP WITH READY-TO-EAT CUT UP FRUITS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS IN SOUND AND SAFE CONDITION FOR CONSUMPTION. CUPS DISCARDED.

Minor Food Temperature

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. ICE BUILD-UP AROUND COOLING FANS INSIDE PREP COOLER, STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GROUT IN SEVERAL AREAS OF KITCHEN FLOOR, TRAPPED WASTE WATER BETWEEN TILES. BROKEN AND LOOSE TILES NEXT TO SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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. PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DROP CEILING TILES ABOVE 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 29

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DISPOSABLE SPOONS ARE USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. POTS AND PANS KEPT INSIDE A HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.( 3 HAND SINKS IN THE SAME PREP AREA EXIST).

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. LOOSE CAULKING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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