FRIENDSHIP RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

2830 N MILWAUKEE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

147

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 24

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND SEPARATED DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NEAR WAREWASHING AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER COLLECTION DISH BENEATH WATER BOILER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA CLOGGED WITH POOLING WATER IN DISH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WATER BOILER COLLECTION DISH AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES THAT FACILITATE EASY CLEANING TO PREVENT DRAINAGE CLOGS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE SERVER PREPARATION AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSEITY FOR THIS AREA.

DEC 10

2024

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 22

2024

FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED TUBE CONNECTED TO UTILITY LINE ROUTED DIRECTLY INTO HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REROUTE INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST EFFECTIVELY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. REPORTS MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS ALONG WITH THE ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR SERVICE STATION, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE RACKS ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RICE STORED IN GARBAGE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.

Minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 85F AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BAR HAND SINKS, AND TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE AT HAND SINKS AND 110F OR ABOVE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBING ISSUE CORRECTED ON SITE. WATER TEMPERATURE IS REACHING 100F AT ALL HAND SINKS AT 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT.

Critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/14/2023, REPORT #2577346. #56-4-202.18 :OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57-2-102.1: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 14

2023

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 :OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN BASE OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRACE DOORS AND BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON TWO DOOR COOLER IN COOKING/PREP AREA REPAIR NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ON SECOND FLOOR IN BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 :OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.1: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 7

2023

FAIL 16 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK FOR DISHWASHING AREA CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS COLD FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.9) CHICKEN AT 60.8F, PORK AT 53.4F, EGGS AT 75.7F, MUSHROOMS AT 74.10F, COOKED NOODLES AT 56.6F, BEAN SPROUTS AT 57.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $1,000.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND PREP COOLER (IN THE KITCHEN) WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN LARGE AND SMALL FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED LABEL ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN BASE OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRACE DOORS AND BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE AND NO CURRENT SERVICES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON TWO DOOR COOLER IN COOKING/PREP AREA REPAIR NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOR SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER WITH MOLDLIKE BUILDUP AND RUST ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVING OR CLEAN AND REPAIR SHELVING. MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED VENT COVERS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLDLIKE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED COKE COOLER IN STAIRWELL WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILDUP ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BIN IN WAIT STATION MISSING COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL ICE BIN COVER.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK AND FOR DISHWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ON SECOND FLOOR IN BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2559288 DATED 6/14/2022: #39- 3-307.11: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT RICE COOKER. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN. #55- 6-501.114: CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM KEEPING ALL ITEMS UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO DETER ANY PEST HARBORAGE. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AS NEEDED. #58- 2-102.13: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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JUN 14

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT RICE COOKER. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM KEEPING ALL ITEMS UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO DETER ANY PEST HARBORAGE. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AS NEEDED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 6

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO SANITIZER DETECTED. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WAS TAGGED. MACHINE WAS REPAIRED AND TAG WAS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT RICE COOKER. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM KEEPING ALL ITEMS UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO DETER ANY PEST HARBORAGE. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AS NEEDED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2463670 DATED 12/10/20 NOT CORRECTED OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

DEC 10

2020

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTTON SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC, EXPOSED INSULATION AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----: LIDS OF BOTH BOX FREEZERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH CRACKED PLASTIC AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE 2ND FLOOR WATER HEATERS, BOX FREEZERS AND LAUNDRY AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- ALL CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORING. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 7

2020

FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEAL EVENT ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

: MUST NOT STORE KNIVES IN BETWEEN THE PREP COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS FOOD WRAP INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER.---- BOTTON SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC, EXPOSED INSULATION AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----: LIDS OF BOTH BOX FREEZERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH CRACKED PLASTIC AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: MUST NOT USE PAPER OR PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE.---- OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE 2ND FLOOR WATER HEATERS, BOX FREEZERS AND LAUNDRY AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- ALL CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORING. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (ICE FOR CONSUMPTION) WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR PORTION OF THE ICE MAKER AND ON ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE CONTAMINATED ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

NOV 24

2020

FAIL 19 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED , SUCH AS COOKED RICE AT 164.1F. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEAL EVENT ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY WITH PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES: OUT OF THE SHELL RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELVING OVER COOKED NOODLES IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. IN THE SAME COOLER TOP REACH-IN PORTION, RAW SHRIMP, RAW BEEF, RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO, UNCOVERED FRESH VEGETABLES. IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER RAW BEEF BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE COOKED BEEF AND COOKED CHICKEN. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RAW SHRIMP BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE FRESH BEAN SPROUTS, LEAFY GREENS AND FRESH PINEAPPLE. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE AND FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS COOLERS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. COOKED BEEF AND COOKED CHICKEN IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. COOKED RICE, NOODLES, READY TO EAT DRIED SAUSAGE, PREPARED CURRY SAUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. COOKED RICE AND PREPARED CREAM CHEESE STUFFING WITH PREPARATION DATE LABELS ONLY OF 11-17-20 AND 11-18-20 INSIDE A TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT STORE KNIVES IN BETWEEN THE PREP COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS FOOD WRAP INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTTON SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC, EXPOSED INSULATION AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIDS OF BOTH BOX FREEZERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH CRACKED PLASTIC AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PAPER OR PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORING. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH SAID MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES WITH NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS LABELED WITHOUT SELL BY DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED PREP KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST NOT STORE PREP KNIVES BETWEEN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

APR 17

2019

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES WITH NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK AND PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED PREP KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST NOT STORE PREP KNIVES BETWEEN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUL 2

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER READING 50-60'F, NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, COOLER TAGGED AND CAN ONLY BE USED FOR PRODUCE, MUST MAINTAIN COOLER 40'F AND BELOW, AND FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL AT 312746-8040, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, APPROX., 75LBS. OF CHICKEN AT 51.7F. EGGS READING 50'F, CREAM CHEESE READING 50'F AND HEAVY CREAM 51'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURE, AT A COST OF APPROX., $1000.00, INSTRUCTED THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40'F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTD TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASSES, AND ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN, REPLACE CHESTER FREEZER DOOR THATS IN POOR REPAIR ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AND RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR TOILET ON 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY,

OCT 3

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA, AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS THRU-OUT.

SEP 26

2013

FAIL 2 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

MANAGER USES GARAGE FOR STORAGE OF SODA AND UTENSILS. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPING (30 DROPPING). OVERHEAD DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF, GARGAGE IS UNFINISHED, FLOOR IS ROUGH, BROKEN CONCRETE AND UNEVEN. MUST FINISH GARAGE, SMOOTH FLOOR, AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO TREAT GARGAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEP 4

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN. DAMAGED LID/DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL AND LOWER PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND ALL THE VENTS ON THE WALLS ON THE KITCHEN,WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD MUST BE SHIELDED. MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER ,NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MAY 31

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 22

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES;ONE FOOD HANDLER SCRATCHING HIS FACE AND NOSE AND CONTINUED TO COOK, ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AND RETURNED TO PREP AREA AFTER REMOVING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED INSIDE THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA NOT MAINTAIN, THE WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ABOVE SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE SERVERS STATION AT ABOUT 6-8 FEET AWAY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #522002, DATED 2-2-12. VIOLATIONS #30, PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABEL, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #32, MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN. #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALL FREEZERS. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN, SUSHI BAR AREA AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. #41, CLUTTER THRU-OUT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. #42, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. #43, ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

FEB 2

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND A CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH ABOUT 20LBS. OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.7F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE, AND PER CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CHICKEN WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. CHICKEN DISCARDED, V=$600. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND ALL FREEZERS.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN, SUSHI BAR AREA, AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER THRU-OUT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

AUG 20

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

2nd time no chicago certificate posted or enrollment on premises instructed to provide next inspection can bring additional legal action, and maybe close up.

Minor Sanitation

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

clean wok station,interior ice machine,bar gun holder, fryer door, and cooler storage racks.

Minor Sanitation

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

clean floor thru out kitchen.

Minor Sanitation

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

replace water damaged tiles, remove dust from fans.

Minor Sanitation

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

clean light shields, replace missing shield cooler.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

place wiping clothes in 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer.

AUG 12

2010

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED THE DISHMACHINE BEING USED AND THERE WAS 0 PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST BE REPAIRED 100PPM SANITIZER DO NOT USE WASH ALL DISHES IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

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.OBSERVED 2 LARGE ROACHES AND 1 SMALL ROACH BY MICROWAVE, AND DISH AREA ALSO ROACH DROPPINGS UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND NOTICED DEAD ROACHES IN THE BACK , SIDE OR THE MICROWAVE AS WELL AS THE FRONT INTERIOR DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM PREMISES.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO FOOD CERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY ON CERTIFICATE CITY OF CHICAGO POSTED AT THIS TIME CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BOX FREEZERS EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. WOK STATION EXTERIOR,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BARGUN HOLDER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS REMOVE GREASE.ALSO CLEAN COOLER STORAGE SHELF AND KITCHEN CABINETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, DISH AREA.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED IN REAR KITCHEN AND 2ND. FLOOR, CLEAN WALL FANS DUSTY.

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AND LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

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