JUL 21
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FRANCESCA'S ON CHESTNUT.
BEAT. 30/100
200 E CHESTNUT ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 21, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 21 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
10 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
101
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 12025FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2025
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 10 POUNDS COOKED PASTA, 2 GALLONS OF HALF AND HALF, 10 POUNDS COOKED LASAGNA, 10 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN, AND 5 POUNDS OF TIRAMISU ($250). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED DESSERT COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 37-45. HALF OF THE WALK-IN COOLER HAD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #22) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2595616 DATED JUNE 3 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #55 CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITAION ISSUES.
JUN 32024PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BAR AREAS TO BE MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR HOT-HOLDING AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HOT-HOLDING UNIT: VEAL STOCK AT 103.9F, CHICKEN STOCK AT 104.5F, GRAVY AT 111.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING AT THE MAIN COOK LINE REACH-IN COOLER: PICO DE GALLO AT 48.9F, CHICKEN STRIPS AT 48.7F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.7F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN THE SERVER AREA MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT (PLATES AND BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED BOX OF SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE ICE CREAM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS AND STORE SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS ON MAIN COOK LINE COOLERS TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING. FOUND LIDS OF MAIN COOK LINE COOLERS TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND LOOSELY-FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND COOLER LIDS AT MAIN COOK LINE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (STOVE, GRILL, GREASE PANS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS ON-SITE FOR USE WITH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER USED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ORDERED QUAT-40 SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG MAIN COOK LINE (STOVE, GRIDDLE) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKNG EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF RIGHT-HAND MAIN COOK LINE COOLER (INTERIOR CAVITY) TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET AT ICE CREAM AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN PLUMBING OF COOK LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212023PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS/LABELS AVAILABLE FOR MUSSELS, CLAMS, SCALLOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLWOING TCS FOODS HELD @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED PORK RANGING BETWEEN 49.1- AND 54.4F,8 LBS LASAGNA @ 64.2F ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED 4 LBS GROUND PORK @45.3F, 3 LBS COOKED EGGPLANT @ 51.1F, AND 4 LBS CHOPPED TOMATO ALL STORED IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN PREP, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS BRUCHETTA @ 72.0F, 2LBS SLICED TOMATO @ 80.1F ALL STORED ON PREP TABLE. NOTED .5 LBS BREADED CHICKEN STRIPS @ 52.2F, 2 LBS SLICED SALAMI @54.1F,2 LBS MAC AND CHEESE BALLS @55.0F,4 LBS CHOPPED TOMATO @ 49.8F, 4 LBS MOZZARELLA CHEESE @ 52.0F ALL STORED INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS ITEMS, WHOLE CHICKEN, PASTA, COOKED PORK, CHICKEN BROTH, (COOKED POTATO, MEATBALLS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, LASAGNA, COOKED PASTA, ETC PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS PER PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE (DISCARD)DATE LABELING WHILE ON SAID FOOD ITEMS WHILE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER WITH COLH HOLD UNIT ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE @56.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROVIDE LABLES ON WORKING INGREDIENTS IN PREP AREA (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, HERBS) AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERED HEAVILY SOILED WIPING TOWLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA INCORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SANITIZER STRENGTH @ LEAST 50PPM.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT HEAVILY ACCUMULATED WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILDING UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
JAN 192023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
Food obtained from unapproved source, found 5 boxes of 40 lbs shrimp ravioli with no label, date or a manufacturer name, just a plain unsealed card board with a hand written food name only. invoice on site doesn't list manufacturer address just a p.o Box. instructed manager to obtain food from approved source with proper date and labeling. Priority violation 7-38-005. manager removed food from cooler and placed on box "do not use" to return it to supplier.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Improper thawing, observed frozen shrimp being thawed in a bucket o with no running water, instructed to thaw TCS according to health code.
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NOV 32022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in both walk-in coolers, instructed to provide.
APR 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO OR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH AREA OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVED AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DINING ROOM. MUST ENCLOSE OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS (2019 INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED). INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
APR 22021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO OR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK (COFFEE SERVICE AREA) AND UTILITY SINK (DISH AREA). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH AREA OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVED AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DINING ROOM. MUST ENCLOSE OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
MAR 42021FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2021
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO OR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH AREA OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVED AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DINING ROOM. MUST ENCLOSE OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2304983, DATED 8/20/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION: #51 - MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA - PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
JUN 112018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN COOLER #24 DOOR RUBBER GASKET NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REATTACH DOOR RUBBER GASKET TO COOLER DOOR, GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER, ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT BUS STATION AND AROUND DISH WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAPER AROUND CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA AND DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CEILING PEELING PAPER/PAINT AT SAID AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER BROKEN ABOVE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
OCT 62017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DISPOSABLE PLASTIC JUGS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR OIL STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FRONT BAR ICE BIN MISSING A COVER A CROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON ELECTRIC CONDUIT AND LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 152016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE CUTTING BOARD USED BY THE SERVERS TO SLICE BREAD IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH SEVERAL DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A GARBAGE BAG BEING USED AS A LINER INSIDE OF A PLASTIC BIN USED TO STORE LOAVES OF BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAG LINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION FROM BAG TEARING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN AND HOLSTER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE ARE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE SODA FOUNTAIN IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 152016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PULL OUT REFRIGERATION DRAWERS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT: FOUND A PAN OF SALMON AT 67.6F, PAN OF WHITE FISH AT 64.6F, CALAMARI AT 65.7F, TENTACLES AT 66F, AND A PAN OF RAW CHICKEN AT 626F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $400. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MANAGER REALIZED SOMEONE HIT THE CIRCUIT WHICH TURNED OFF THE COOLER. AFTER THE COOLER WAS TURNED BACK ON, VERIFIED REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS 40F OR LESS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-37-005A
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1448091 ON NOVEMBER 20, 2016: (36) REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED OR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILLING IN KITCHEN AREA AND WHERE NEEDED. INITIAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 8-15-16 BUT DID NOT FINISH REPORT; PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON 8-16-16 WHEN THE REPORT WAS FINISHED AND SUBMITTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE HOODVENTS AND THE SURROUND WALLS AND VENTS FROM OVER ACCUMULATION. MUST HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED, DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP AROUND AND ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STREAM OF CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER DIRECTLY INTO A CONTAINER FILLED WITH ICE FROM OLDER CONDENSATION. MUST REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CEILING NEAR THE SODA FOUNTAIN IN THE KITCHEN COVERED UP WITH TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 202015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET AROUND DOOR OF LAST PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BINS AT FRONT AND BASEMENT BARS CONTAINING ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED OR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILLING IN KITCHEN AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MOP SINK IN DISH ROOM LEAKING AT ELBOW. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT END OF DISH MACHINE IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN DISH ROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN, CHEESE AND SAUTEED VEGETABLES)IN PREP COOLER AND ON THE PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (50.1F-90.7F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $85. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOOD AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA AND UNDER THE HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUSTOMER WOMENS RESTROOM WITH OUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION.
AUG 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
AUG 82012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN LARGE POTS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
EMPTY PLASTIC MILK CONTAINERS ARE BEING REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCARD AND USE PROPER UTENSILS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BIN ARE CHIPPED AND CRACKED, INSRUCTED TO USE SOUND CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, PIPES, LIGHT FIXTURES AND INTERIOR SURFACES. KNIVES ON KNIVES HOLDER NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED FOOD STUCK ON BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS AND HOOD.
SEP 262011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. DIPPER WELL MUST BE MOVED CLOSER TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS & FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOLLOWINH NEED CLEANING: FLOOR DRAINS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN DISHROOM & KITCHEN, AROUND WATER TANK & DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT-DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM NEED CLEANING; ANY OPENINGS ON WALLS OR CEILING MUST BE SEALED (THRU-OUT PREMISES). GREASE STAINS ON ATTACHMENTS TO INTERIOR OF HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT COVERS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN, WALK-IN COOLERS & PREP AREAS-MUST RPOVIDE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR COLD/DRY STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.
FEB 232010FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2010
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FISH AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 47.3 MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 40 DREGREE OR BELOW.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HANDWASHING SINK AT PIZZA STATION IN NEED OF SPLASH GUARD. MUST INSTALL.
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. FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING.
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. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF GROUTING. MUST CORRECT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. ALL WASHROOMS IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. DIPPER WELL NEEDED AT ICE CREAM STATION. LEAK AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR.
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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING.
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