Furious Spoon
Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for sanitation, employee hygiene
2022-09-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115 NOTED HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, AND RAT DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
2022-09-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE STAIRWAY, AT THE ENCLOSED DRY STORAGE, AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE WITH EQUIPMENT, AND BY THE HOT WATER TANK, ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, AND RAT DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. -FLOORS AT THE STORAGE AREA BY THE STAIRWAY AND UNDERNEATH RACKS. -FLOORS INSIDE THE ENCLOSED STORAGE WITH RAT DROPPING...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES, ALONG WALLS,S AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
2021-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
: 5-203.11--- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
: 4-204.12--- COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH A MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.----DOOR HAS BEEN REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE REPAIR. 4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLER...
2021-06-21 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19---MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR VARIOUS ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. : 4-204.12--- COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH A MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
: 4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT NOTED DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXTERIOR/TOP OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115--- MUST NOT STORE PILED, USED OIL CONTAINERS ON THE REAR PATIO/WALKWAY TO THE GARBAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11----FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE COOKS LINE.----MOLDY/BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-11-21- #55-: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP ON PREP AREA FLOORS, DISHWASHING AREA FLOOR, AND ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AROUND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-4...
2021-06-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 20 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. DISPENSER EMPTY. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
BASEMENT DISHWASHING HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. NOTED SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT THAT HAVE BEEN PERMANENTLY INSTALLED, SUCH AS A WATER PURIFIER, AN AIR FAN/AIR CONDITIONER, OTHER LARGE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, AND A PLASTIC CURTAIN SEPARA...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING SERVICE. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. ALSO NOTED AN EMPTY SOAP DISPENSING CONTAINER ON THE SAME MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 128.8F. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDERWATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
THE FOOD HANDLER NOTED PREPARING FOODS ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLER DOORS ON THE COOKS LINE AND THE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR VARIOUS ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH A MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT NOTED DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXTERIOR/TOP OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WATER DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE IN THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY OF THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST NOT STORE PILED, USED OIL CONTAINERS ON THE REAR PATIO/WALKWAY TO THE GARBAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILE ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.----FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE COOKS LINE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BASEMENT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MOLDY/BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE B...
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-1-20 NOT CORRECTED. #37-: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #55-: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP ON PREP AR...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 4-1-20 REPORT # NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO PUBLIC. GIVEN TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT AND POST.
2020-04-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BASEMENT BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS FLOORS, DISHWASH AREA FLOOR AND ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2019-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS ETC) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
2019-02-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES MOVED TO THE REFRIGERATION UNIT/SERVICE COOLER AND OPENED THE DOOR TO GET SOME FOOD ITEMS AND CONTINUED TO SERVE READY TO EAT FOODS(COOKED MUSHROOM ETC) USING THE SAME GLOVES. STILL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA (FIRST FLOOR) AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN FRONT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE OPENED EXIT DOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT HAND WASH SINK PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIAT...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE BAR.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATIONS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS ETC) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD AND EQUIPMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTRO...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE AND ALSO ON THE GROUND THROUGH OUT THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. ALSO NOTED RAT DROPPINGS AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
2017-10-10 Pass License 1 ▾
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE REMAINING UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES IN DINING ROOM AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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