SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FRANCES' REST & DELI INC.

BEAT. 18/100

2552-2554 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 22, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 12 of 29 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
10 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 12 failed
VIOLATIONS
190
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/21/2024, REPORT #2600486. #58- NOTED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 15
2025
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS AT MAIN PREP LINE AND AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 168F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE BETWEEN 180-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46-59F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. DICED HAM, CORN BEEF, CHOPPED SAUSAGE, LEAFY GREENS AND SLICED CHEESE FOUND AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46-59F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 50F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT MAIN LINE. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 6 LIVE FLYING INSECTS AT INDOOR BAR AREA(BUMBLEBEES). MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/21/2024, REPORT #2600486. #49-NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BOTH FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZ AND MAINTAIN. #58- NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM 8/21/2024, REPORT #2600486. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS EGGS, SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, BACON, DAIRY BASE BATTER AND SLICED TURKEY WITHOUT MANAGER THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CHICKEN 44.4 F, COLE SLAW 45.5 F, EGGS 52.3 F, STRAWBERRY BATTER DRIZZLE 49.4 F, BLUEBERRY BATTER DRIZZLE 49 F, VANILLA BATTER DRIZZLE 48 F AT COOKS LINE COOLING UNITS APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS VALUED AT $60.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED MISSING OR BROKEN EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER MONITORING OF EQUIPMENT

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL PREP STATIONS IN THE KITCHEN DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BOTH FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZ AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED LID FOR GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED CRATES, LAUNDRY BAGS, DRY WALL, BUCKETS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREA NEAR DUMPSTER

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW EASY CLEANING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

NOV 6
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA UNCLEAN/ CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.

NOV 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WAS PREPARED, COOKED, AND SERVICED: EGGS, CHICKEN ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/POTS AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES( (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY), MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING HIS PHONE IN THE PREP AREA, AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING, HE GLOVED HIS HANDS AND CONTINUED TO HANDLE FOOD. MUST WASH HANDS WITH EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH BUILD-UP OF MINERAL. INSTRUCTED TO DELIME UNIT

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHROOM/PREP

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GROUND AND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.CLEAN FLUID SPILLAGE

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JUL 7
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 23
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

EXTENSION GRANTED BY CDPH FOR HAND SINK TO BE INSTALLED BY 7/6/21 WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATERPROOF HIGH TEMPERAURE REGISTERING THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXTENSION GRANTED BY CDPH FOR HAND SINK TO BE INSTALLED ON 7/6/21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATERPROOF HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS ON THE COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6/14/21 #47 BROKEN HANDLES AT 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6/14/21 #58 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. NO CITATION ISSUED

JUN 14
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED ON COOKING LINE WHERE RAW AND COOKED FOOD IS BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATERPROOF HIGH TEMPERAURE REGISTERING THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2367048 NOT CORRECTED #47 BROKEN HANDLES ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER #58 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NEEDED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-48-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS GOING IN AND OUT THE WALK-IN COOLER PICKED-UP RAW FOOD PUT IN THE FRYER,TURNED FOOD ON FLAT GRILL WITH SPATULA,CONTINUE TO MAKE A SANDWICH PICKED UP LETTUCE AND TOASTED BREAD WITH SAME GLOVES. NO HANDWASHING BETWEEN TASKS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT COOKING AREA WHERE RAW AND COOKED FOOD IS HANDLED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED FOOD,CUT MELONS,SLICED TOMATOES ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

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

BROKEN HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER THE EQUIPMENT,IN DISH ROOM AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS NEEDED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS -

MAY 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON COOK LINE AREA SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT COOK LINE AREA SIDE OF KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED FOOD NOT COVERED OR LIDDED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER OR LID TO PROTECT FOOD FORM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, EGGS, PORK, SHREDDED CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED."

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. ALSO OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE COFFEE MAKER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL/IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAJER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 12
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 5
2018
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH AL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDING MAP LOCATED INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND A COPY OF UPDATE IDPH LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CORNED BEEF HASH &EGGS, OMELET, EGGS SCRAMBLERS BURGERS SANDWICHES, SOUP STEAK &GREENS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/27/17 REPORT#2129701 VIOLATIONS 34 CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. 35 MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVETED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 3
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SLICER, LOWER SHELVES ON REAR PREP TABLES, AND FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN REACH-IN 2-DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN LIQUIDS FROM CONTACT SURFACE AROUND SERVER COFFEE STATION.

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

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. ALSO, FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

DEC 27
2017
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SLICER, LOWER SHELVES ON REAR PREP TABLES, AND FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN REACH-IN 2-DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN LIQUIDS FROM CONTACT SURFACE AROUND SERVER COFFEE STATION.

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

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. ALSO, FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

MAY 10
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE OVERHEAD DOOR NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK, AND NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 3
2017
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. SLIME & MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES PRESENT, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEFORE USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1770703, DATED 5/17/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MEAT SLICER,UDER SIDES OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA. #34; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,MOP SINK AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS #35; MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. MUS ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AS STORAGE RACKS. MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD, FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER NET TO ICE MACHINE AND ICE CREAM DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CONTACT SURFACE AROUND THE COFFEE STATION OFF THE DINING ROOM, DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN WHEEL CASTER ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE OVERHEAD DOOR NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOMS, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK, AND NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

MAY 17
2016
PASSED
11 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Comments: MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLE

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLES AND PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MEAT SLICER,UDER SIDES OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,MOP SINK AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR IN VESTIBULE AND AT 2ND ENTRY DOOR,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY AND IN CENTER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANELING IN REAR HALLWAY AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON PILLARS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO HOLD WALL TRIM.MUST CLEAN VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUS ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA,OVER ICE MACHINE ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN GLASS CONDIMENT COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WAIT STATION SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 12
2016
FAILED
14 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1764203 5/5/16 #29- NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. .(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

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

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1764203 5/5/16 #45-STILL IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN

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

Comments: MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLE

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLES AND PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MEAT SLICER,UDER SIDES OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,MOP SINK AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR IN VESTIBULE AND AT 2ND ENTRY DOOR,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY AND IN CENTER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANELING IN REAR HALLWAY AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON PILLARS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO HOLD WALL TRIM.MUST CLEAN VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUS ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA,OVER ICE MACHINE ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN GLASS CONDIMENT COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WAIT STATION SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 5
2016
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT THIS TIME AND FINAL RINSE AT 177.0F.MUST SET UP 4- COMPARTMANT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE AT 180,0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN AND LIDS BENT IN A UPRIGHT POSTION ON BOTH ENDS ALSO GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND REMOVE GREASE FROM GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1522715 2/6/15 #32-OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR.#33-OBSERVED MOPSINK UNCLEN .MUST CLEAN.#38-OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITIONS UNDER 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.#45-NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE IN PLACE.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN

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

MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLE

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLES AND PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MEAT SLICER,UDER SIDES OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,MOP SINK AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR IN VESTIBULE AND AT 2ND ENTRY DOOR,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY AND IN CENTER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANELING IN REAR HALLWAY AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON PILLARS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO HOLD WALL TRIM.MUST CLEAN VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUS ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA,OVER ICE MACHINE ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN GLASS CONDIMENT COOLER.

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WAIT STATION SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

FEB 6
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LID IN DISREPAIR. ICE MACHINE LID MUST BE ATTACHED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER. GASKETS MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER.OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND EMPLOYEE AND PATRON RESTROOMS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR OF BUILDING OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ALL OVER LINE COOKING LINE. MUST PROVIDE BUCKETS OF SANITIZER FOR WIPING CLOTHS. CLOTHS MUST BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. IDPH INFORMATION PROVIDED

JAN 29
2015
FAILED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. LOG BOOK PROVIDED WITH ONE EXTERMINATION REPORT WITH DATE WHITED OUT AND PHOTOCOPIED OVER 20 TIMES TO MAKE IT APPEAR LIKE MULTIPLE EXTERMINATION RECORDS. NO CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. DESCRIPTION OF UP TO DATE SERVICES RENDERED AND CHEMICALS USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED COOLED AND SERVED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INCLUDE BEEF, CHICKEN, EGGS ETC. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LID IN DISREPAIR. ICE MACHINE LID MUST BE ATTACHED AND MAINTAINED.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER. GASKETS MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER.

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND EMPLOYEE AND PATRON RESTROOMS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED WET MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. MOPS MUST BE RINSED AND HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR OF BUILDING OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ALL OVER LINE COOKING LINE. MUST PROVIDE BUCKETS OF SANITIZER FOR WIPING CLOTHS. CLOTHS MUST BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. IDPH INFORMATION PROVIDED

FEB 4
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE,COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR PART OF THE STOVE,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER,INSIDE MICROWAVE, AND 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AND UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR.

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

MUST SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE,CONDUIT IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR AREA BY THE WATER HEATER AND AROUND THE POST ATTACHED TO THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD,FILTER (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

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

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MAY 30
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 23
2013
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-30-12 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.#34- OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEALED. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #35- DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR CORNER OF FRP WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME BROWNISH SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR MEAT GRINDER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS IN UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND ALL FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

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

BLACK SOOT ON CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AT ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. MUST REMOVE WALL MOUNTED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL TOWEL DISPENSER FROM FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

OCT 30
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES BELOW THE REAR SERVICE COUNTER AND SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, INCLUDING UNDERNEATH THE ATTACHED TABLES, LEGS OF TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER BOOSTER HEATER AND CONNECTING WATER LINES.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEALED. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, WALLS AROUND THE DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR CORNER OF FRP WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR OPENING IN WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER.

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING SINK.

OCT 22
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DINING AREA, FRONT SERVICE AREA AND PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT BEING MAINTAINED. THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT INSIDE OF THE LOG BOOK WAS FROM 9/24/11. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORT AND KEEP IT IN THE LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/18/10 WAS NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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

ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES BELOW THE REAR SERVICE COUNTER AND SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, INCLUDING UNDERNEATH THE ATTACHED TABLES, LEGS OF TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER BOOSTER HEATER AND CONNECTING WATER LINES.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEALED. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, WALLS AROUND THE DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR CORNER OF FRP WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR OPENING IN WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER.

AUG 20
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP AND ICE CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER, GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
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.WALL UNDER THE DIS MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD STAINS AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, INCLUDED WATER PIPE.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,AND ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.OBSERVED BROKEN MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING DIRTY CLOTHS, INSTEAD OF STOPPERS.NEED TO FIX IT

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors..OBSERVED 5 RAT BURROWS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THEM TO MINIMIZE RATS ACTIVITIES.GARBAGE AREA AND CONTAINERS ARE CLEAN.

AUG 18
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE UNIT ,BUY ICE IN BAG FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.KEEP RECEIPTS. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED(FAX #312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a)HOOOO62663-16

MINORSanitation
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.REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP AND ICE CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER, GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
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.WALL UNDER THE DIS MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD STAINS AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, INCLUDED WATER PIPE.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,AND ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. OBSERVED BROKEN MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING DIRTY CLOTHS, INSTEAD OF STOPPERS.NEED TO FIX IT

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED 5 RAT BURROWS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THEM TO MINIMIZE RATS ACTIVITIES.GARBAGE AREA AND CONTAINERS ARE CLEAN.

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