SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FUH.

BEAT. 48/100

2218 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 5, 2017 · passed

Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 5
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE STACKABLE FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

NOV 28
2017
FAILED
5 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 APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS IN REAR PREP, AROUND MOP SINK, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AND IN SMALL CHEMICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE STACKABLE FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER, STOVE, FRYER, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND CHEMICAL CLOSET. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, ESPECIALLY UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO, CLEAN DUST FROM HOOD FILTERS.

MAR 23
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN DINING ROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.

MAR 16
2017
FAILED
7 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 FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ONE OF THE DOUBLE DOORS, ALSO, GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE SAID DOORS BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLDS AT BOTTOM AND DOWN THE MIDDLE OF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR FREEZER ON THE SOUTH WALL BEHIND THE COUNTER. MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND 2-DOOR FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. MOLD PRESENT ON WALL AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN DINING ROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST ORGANIZE CHEMICAL CLOSET, CLUTTER PRESENT, AND MAINTAIN.

APR 12
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM UNUSED PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA DISH WASHING AREA & WALK IN COOLER

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO STEAM TABLE,THRESHOLD AT ADJACENT DOOR TO COMMON HALLWAY.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS OR REPAIR BROKEN HANDLES AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SPRAYER AT 3- COMP SINK.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

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MAY 19
2015
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED OLD COCA COLA MACHINE NOT BEING USED. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAY 11
2015
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS INSTALLED WHERE FOOD PROTECTION IS NEEDED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS SO THAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED OVER 4.9 FOOT OPENING BETWEEN PUBLIC SEATING AREA AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTALL BARRIER THAT PREVENTS PUBLIC ACCESS INTO FOOD PREPARATION AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. GROOT DUMPSTER HAS 2 LIDS THAT DO NOT CONNECT IN CENTER AND ARE NOT RODENTPROOF. MUST HAVE DUMPSTER EMPTIED AND LIDS REPLACED THAT ARE COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF WITH NO OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEEDED ON OPENING UNDER 3 COMARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.

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

OBSERVED CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. REPLACE ALL CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED OLD COCA COLA MACHINE WITHIN CLOSET AND REFRIGERATION UNIT/COLD HOLD UNIT NOT BEING USED. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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