Fullerton Restaurant

Chicago Health Dept

2400 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

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

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

Inspection history

FEB 2

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER. NOTED TEMPERATURE @64.5F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER @ AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSRVED FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLD UNITS, AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT AND FRONT REGISTER AREA BEHIND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MAR 4

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:SHELVING UNITS BY DISHMACHINE AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

OCT 18

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. CLEAN UP WATER AND MAINTIAN BASEMENT IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

NOV 16

2023

PASS 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER. CLEAN THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE BACK WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE CEILING AND WALL WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEAL THE GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

NOV 10

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

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OCT 31

2022

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED HAM AT 48.1F, CHEESE AT 46.4F, SAUSAGE AT 50.4F, EGGS AT 47.5F, COOKED RICE AT 45.1F, CHORIZO AT 47.1F, MASHED POTATOES AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND RAW MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER AND OVEN NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

NOV 12

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MOP SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MOP SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIRCASE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

APR 13

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ALONG THE BACK INTERIOR WALL OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MAR 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU OF DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT THAT IS COVERED.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER AND DINING AREA.CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 27

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMSES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 27

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNETAH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

DEC 23

2016

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE BOXES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

JUL 15

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found several potentially hazardous prepped foods without proper label. Instructed to label all prepped foods with date, and all bulk foods items with name. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found 3 compartment sink in basement with dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Found space between bottom of wall and floor in rear of kitchen by back door. Instructed to install coving or baseboard to prevent pest entry. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found several holes in basement ceiling. Instructed to remove water damaged areas, fill or patch holes. Must maintain.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Found walk in freezer without working light. Must repair/replace to provide adequate lighting.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found several items stored throughout restaurant and basement stored on the floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain.

DEC 23

2015

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE DIRT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ROOM NEXT TO DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JAN 26

2015

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SURFACE AND MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR TO REAR RECEIVING DOOR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

OCT 20

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXPOSED WOOD FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT END CAPS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL END CAPS ON ALL KITCHEN LIGHTS SO LIGHTS ARE COMPLETELY SHIELDED END TO END AND TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 19

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.-------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES (BY HAND SINK) INSIDE LADIES WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE WALL.-------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING WITH SPILLAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE LADIES WASHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE MOP SINK (3-COMP SINK) IN THE BASEMENT CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A CATCH BASIN FOR THE ICE MACHINE RUNOFF. REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

OCT 21

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIP INTERIOR OF COOLER SHELVES AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL BY DISH MACHINE,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTERS IN OFFICE AREA AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS,

APR 3

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 16

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 9

2012

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED RODENT ACITIVITY IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. APPROXLAIATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLOSE ALL OUTTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVIETY 7-38-020 SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUE COURT DATE 4-19-2012 CITATION H000077057-10 400 W. SUPERIOR ROOM 112 OR MAIL OPTION LETTER ISSUED.

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 REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SURFACE AND MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIP INTERIOR OF COOLER SHELVES AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

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 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.

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 AND REPAIR WALL WHERE NEEDED SEAL HOLES IN BSMT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE DRESSING /OFFICE AREA.

OCT 3

2011

PASS 1 violation

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 REPAIR PEELING PAINT,OPENINGS ON CEILING OVER THE DISHMACHINE MUST REPAIR,MAINTAIN SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

SEP 19

2011

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/22/2010 , REPORT #277632 30 All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS 10/22/2010 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON GRILL. ALSO REPAIR RUSTING BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN. 10/22/2010 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,CHAR GRILL,AND TOP OF BAKE OVEN WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.INSIDE BOTTOM OF CHEF COOLER BY HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,CAN OPENER BLADE,1COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,& MOP SINK(3COMP)SINK IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN WALK IN FREEZER IN BSMT.. 10/22/2010 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT AT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.REPAIR HOLE ON FLOOR BY ENTRY TO BASEMENT ON 1STFL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,AND BASEMENT BY STAIR WELLS AND BY MOP SINK WITH STANDING WATER. MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACK 6" OFF THE FLOOR. 10/22/2010 38 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,AND BSAMENT. ALSO REPAIR FAUCETS ON 1COMP.SINK SPRAYER HEAD ON DISH WASHER MACHINE CONSTANTLY DRIPPING. 10/22/2010 41 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. MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTERS IN OFFICE AT BASEMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090.

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 REPAIR PEELING PAINT,OPENINGS ON CEILING OVER THE DISHMACHINE MUST REPAIR,MAINTAIN SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

JUL 22

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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. MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON GRILL. ALSO REPAIR RUSTING BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,CHAR GRILL,AND TOP OF BAKE OVEN WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.INSIDE BOTTOM OF CHEF COOLER BY HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,CAN OPENER BLADE,1COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,& MOP SINK(3COMP)SINK IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN WALK IN FREEZER IN BSMT..

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT AT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.REPAIR HOLE ON FLOOR BY ENTRY TO BASEMENT ON 1STFL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,AND BASEMENT BY STAIR WELLS AND BY MOP SINK WITH STANDING WATER. MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACK 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,AND BSAMENT. ALSO REPAIR FAUCETS ON 1COMP.SINK SPRAYER HEAD ON DISH WASHER MACHINE CONSTANTLY DRIPPING.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTERS IN OFFICE AT BASEMENT.

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