FURIOUS SPOON.
800 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 232022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
SEP 152022FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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 AREAS, AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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.
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 DROPPINGS -FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE. -FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG THE WALL BY THE WATER HEATER, ALSO WITH RAT DROPPINGS. - ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ALSO SANITIZE AREA ESPECIALLY WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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.
JUN 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
: 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.
: 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 DOORS ON THE COOKS LINE AND THE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
JUN 212021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.----DOOR HAS BEEN REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. IT MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE REPAIR. 4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLER DOORS ON THE COOKS LINE AND THE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
: 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.
5-501.115--- MUST NOT STORE PILED, USED OIL CONTAINERS ON THE REAR PATIO/WALKWAY TO THE GARBAGE AREA.
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 #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 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 112021FAILED20 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
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 SEPARATING THE SINK FROM THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TO MAKE THE SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR USE OR INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND THE DISH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE COOKS LINE DOOR WAS PROPPED OPEN WITH PLASTIC WRAP AS A ROPE, BLOCKING THE HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED AND CLOSED THE DOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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 NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER AND SOAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED A BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDERWATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS.
THE FOOD HANDLER NOTED PREPARING FOODS ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH A MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLER DOORS ON THE COOKS LINE AND THE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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.
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.
WATER DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE IN THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY OF THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
MUST NOT STORE PILED, USED OIL CONTAINERS ON THE REAR PATIO/WALKWAY TO THE GARBAGE AREA.
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 BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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 AREA FLOORS, DISHWASHING AREA FLOOR, AND ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AROUND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 4-1-20 REPORT # NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO PUBLIC. GIVEN TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT AND POST.
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APR 12020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BASEMENT BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS FLOORS, DISHWASH AREA FLOOR AND ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MAR 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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 CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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 #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY -
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
FEB 212019FAILED12 violations9 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 -
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 WASHING HANDS CONTINUED TO WIPE THE PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTHS. FINALLY WHEN THE REMOVED THE GLOVES THEY DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE CHANGING THE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER GLOVE CHANGE AND WITH MUST ALSO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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 IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE MIXER AND TANKS FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C
NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
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
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 CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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 #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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 CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
OCT 102017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REMOVE REMAINING UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES IN DINING ROOM AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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