G N P H #NINE INC.

Chicago Health Dept

4229 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

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

27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

113

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (EGGS, COOKED MEATS, SANDWICHES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JAN 29

2026

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS, CHICKEN,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON-SITE WITH PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS.LAST REPORT ON SITE FROM 1/30/25. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS AND ALL OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

FEB 7

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVE IN-USE KNIFE STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT (COOLER LIDS) IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE KNIFE AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS (STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINLGE-SERVICE ITEMS COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, NOT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE OBNOXIOUS ODORS.

JAN 30

2025

FAIL 10 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT MISSING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT SERVER PREP AREA WASH HANDS WITH IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE, WASHED HANDS FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS WITH WATER LESS THAN 100.0F AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND DRYING PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES INCLUDING WASHING HANDS FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS WITH WATER OF AT LEAST 100.0F AND WITH ADEQUATE HAND DRYING PROCEDURES. DISCUSSED WITH PERSON-IN-CHARGE AND ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES RE-WASHED HANDS WITH PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA (NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) OBSTRUCTED BY 5-GALLON BUCKETS AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVER PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED BY WIPING CLOTH BUCKET, HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR USE IN DRYING HANDS AFTER HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON-SITE WITH PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS AND ALL OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MAY 18

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED TWO WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLDING UNIT. CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IF NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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DEC 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN WITH WORN AWAY SURFACE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REFINISH FLOORS IN AREAS WITH WORN AWAY SURFACES

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING CAP AT DISH WASHING AREA ALSO LIGHTS WITH SHIELDS IMPROPERLY FITTING WITH SHIELDS NOT EXTENDING TO CAPS OVER HOT LINE AREA.

MAY 3

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (POTS AND PANS) STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA.------MUST CLEAN SIDES WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION OF HEATING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOME PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE FRONT PREP/SALAD COOLER.

APR 23

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEE TO DRY HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER FILLED EMPTY PAPER TOWEL HOLDER) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND FOOD (TORTILLA CHIPS) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE UNCOVERED ON TOP OF STORAGE SHELF ABOVE CEILING WITH PAINT CHIP AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED PROPERLY WITH COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID CHIPS. TOTAL 10.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 3 LBS.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FEB 6

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED (7 OF 19). INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.

FEB 2

2018

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE SAID DISHMACHINE CDI- LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Food Temperature

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (WORKING LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE ON PREMISE). ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD-LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR LEVEL.-----------MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.-------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED (7 OF 19). INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.

MAY 10

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. WATER ALL OVER THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DRY FLOOR THRU-OUT THE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND VENT COVER OF THE SWAMP COOLER ABOVE THE HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE HOOD OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD NOT CONNECTED TO THE END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AND COOLER IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ALL THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 20

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed facility using egg crates and tin foil as liners throughout kitchen area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Porous materials are not permitted. Found broken handle on chest freezer in rear of kitchen. Must repair or replace. Must maintain all.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found small amount of brown slimy mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to turn machine off, remove substance, clean and sanitize ice machine. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found excessive dirt and debris on floors under soda boxes and freezers in rear of kitchen. Must detail clean area. Found pooling water on floor near rear dining room service station, under 1 compartment sink. Must keep area dry. Must maintain all.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found peeling paint over the dish area in kitchen. Must repair and maintain same.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Must install exposed hand washing sink in dish washing area. Hand sink must be easily accessible to dish area; must have cold & hot or tempered water; and must have soap and paper towels. Must maintain same.

JAN 5

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

SEP 11

2015

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 22

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

TOP OF DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUN 16

2015

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE STORED POTATOES, AROUND THE BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL AND POOLING LIQUID ON FLOORS,ON TOP OF BOX ICE CREAM FREEZER, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER SODA DISPENSER, STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF REAR KITCHEN BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC AROUND LID SEAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

TOP OF DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SERVER STATION AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 15

2015

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50F AND 54.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS SAUSAGES AT 48.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS CORNED BEEF HASH AT 48.8F, 5LBS SAUSAGE AT 49.8F, 5LBS PORK AT 50F. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED POUNDS OF ASSORTED FOODS TO BE 58LBS AT APPROXIMATELY $200.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF REAR KITCHEN BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC AROUND LID SEAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

TOP OF DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SERVER STATION AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 15

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING.

AUG 20

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

JUL 11

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES/TUBINGS OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR/PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX (MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

MAR 5

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND METAL STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Food Temperature

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND EACH PREP TABLE.

DEC 23

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST VENT IN WOMEN TOILET HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

APR 5

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS BY DISH WASHER ,REAR OF PREMISE, ARE BURN OUT. NEED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR PREP AREA, FAUCET NEED REPAIR.

MAY 1

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving, front counter not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under havy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front counter area under shelving need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in kitchen rear prep area need cleaning.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area, rear storage areas shall be provided.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, coolers, and women's bathroom not clean need cleaning, 3 compartment sink 2nd faucet leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

MAR 4

2011

PASS 4 violations

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. INTERIOR PREP COOLERS PREP FRONT AREA AND COOKING Area UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FLOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA,DISHMACHINE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. TINY HOLES ON CEILING TILES AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE SEALED

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. LIGHT COVERS ABOVE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 1

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 25

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN DRAINING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED, CRITICAL VIOLATION. TAGGED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL SERVICED AND DRAINING PROPERLY. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240, ATTENTION: BRIAN TURKALY, TO HAVE THE TAG REMOVED. ALL UTENSIL SANITATION MUST BE DONE AT DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING NOT MAINTAIN ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK. MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED SHIELDS AND BURNED-OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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