GINO'S EAST OF CHICAGO.
521 S DEARBORN ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 27 inspections. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 72026PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON DISH RACK WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF A GREY AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN DRAINS UNDER 1-COMP SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-9-2025, REPORT #2625152 #53) OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
OCT 162025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 92025FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY SHELF BLOCKING IT PREVENTING USE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR WITH CUP AND TUBES FROM SODA MACHINE PLACE IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AND ALSO AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
Bulk food containers ( salt, flour...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
Using deli cups as a scoop for food at front prep kitchen, instructed to use proper scoops.
Found multiple drain hoses coming from air conditioner units draining in 3-comp sink, Instructed manager not to use utensils washing sink to drain AC water. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-025.
Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.
Standing water noted on floor around large dough mixer, instructed to eliminate stagnant water in kitchen.
Employees personal items ( purse ) stored on food shelf in kitchen, Instructed to keep away.
APR 132023PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE.
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE DOORS WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND UNDER THE SIDE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
3-305.11 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STORAGE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARDS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, MANAGER STATES THE RAW WOOD BOARDS ARE USED TO MAKE THE BAGELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW WOOD BOARDS, ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED RAW MEAT ON THE HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN AS WELL AS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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APR 62023FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
5-204.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPPING BAGELS AT A PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA THAT DOES NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK OR CEASE PREPPING ANY FOODS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGER TOLD FOOD HANDLER TO CEASE PREPPING BAGELS IN THE BASEMENT DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE.
3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY IMPROPERLY THAWING TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH) AT A 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STAGNANT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) UNTIL THE PRODUCT REACHES AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41F.
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA BY THE CUSTOMER SITTING. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE MEN'S ROOM ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE CEILING, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE HALLWAY LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE DOORS WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND UNDER THE SIDE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
3-305.11 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STORAGE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARDS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, MANAGER STATES THE RAW WOOD BOARDS ARE USED TO MAKE THE BAGELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW WOOD BOARDS, ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED RAW MEAT ON THE HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN AS WELL AS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
5-501.15 OBSERVED THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID AND THE LID LEFT OPENED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND ALWAYS CLOSE THE LID AFTER DUMPING GREASE INTO THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
6-201.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
6-501.111 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. OBSERVED MOPS NOT INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JAN 242023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
4-301.12(A) OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH A OUT OF ORDER SIGN, MANAGER STATES THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS UNABLE TO BE TURNED ON AT THIS TIME DUE TO A REPAIR THAT NEEDS TO BE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CONDENSERS OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BY THE LARGE OVEN, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 172023FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-501.114 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REPLACED THE SANITIZING CONTAINER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE RAT DROPPING BEHIND A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL BEHIND PIPING UNDER THE PREP TABLE THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE/ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
6-501.112 OBSERVED SOILED PEST TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED TRAPS AND REPLACE WITH NEW PEST TRAPS.
4-301.12(A) OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH A OUT OF ORDER SIGN, MANAGER STATES THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS UNABLE TO BE TURNED ON AT THIS TIME DUE TO A REPAIR THAT NEEDS TO BE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE CIP EQUIPMENT (DOUGH MIXER) TOO LARGE TO FIT INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE LARGE CIP EQUIPMENT.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CONDENSERS OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BY THE LARGE OVEN, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 312022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE BACK OF THE SCOOPER (FOOD CONTACT SURFACE) EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE OUTER OPENING TO ELIMINATE PEST ENTRY.
ALL UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITARY MANOR WHEN NOT IN USE. YOU MAY NOT PUT KNIFE BETWEEN 2 COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
RAW WOOD AT FRONT BAR IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE WATER HAS DAMAGED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALL IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE COVERING IS SEPARATING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE BACK OF THE SCOOPER (FOOD CONTACT SURFACE) EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM (MARINARA SAUCE) INSIDE A CONTAINER OF ICE OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT SITTING ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER 60F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP IN THE FREEZER BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
JAN 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT IN CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES TO KILL NOROVIRUS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN.
FOUND SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
OBSERVED SOME RUBBER GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE WALLS AND CEILING TILE IN NEED OF CLEANING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVED DUST OBSERVED; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED SOME CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENT SYSTEM.
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT MATERIALS(ITEMS) (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE;KIT (MATERILA/ITEMS FOR POLICY IN PLACE NOT ON SITE IN FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE, OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SOAP MUST REMAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) ARE REQUIRED AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME; FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE IN ALL RESTROOM FOR EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL SAFETY FOR FOOD EXCEEDING SPECIFIED DISCARD DATE. COOKED CHILI (8LB), COOKED BEANS(HUMMUS)(3LB), ALL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DISCARD DATE OF JANUARY 21, 2019. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF DATE. APPROXIMATELY 11LBS $50 DOLLARS VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED FACILITY BASEMENT AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNORGANIZED, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND ACCUMULATION OF ARTICLES AND MATERIALS NOT NEEDED OR USED FOR DAILY OPERATIONS ITES HAVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM. CONDITION FOR PEST HARBOORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVE NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION DATED 8/16/18 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 162018FAILED4 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVE NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 8 LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RID THE FACILITY OF FLYING INSECTS AND TO KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSED OR SCREEN REAR DOOR IF THE REAR DOOR MUST BE KEPT OPEN. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(c).
MAR 222018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER LOCATED ON THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR FANS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE WASTE WATER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND WASTE WATER PIPES NOT PROPERLY ENCASED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROWN SUBSTANCE AND PROPERLY ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES THAT ARE LOCATED ABOVE DRY STORAGE AND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP UNDERNEATH BOTH DOORS LOCATED ON THE DEARBORN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED A BOWL BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF CHEESE PRODUCT IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE FACING UP IN PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER REMOVED BOWL FROM THE CHEESE PRODUCT DURING THE INSPECTION.
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER LOCATED ON THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR FANS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE WASTE WATER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND WASTE WATER PIPES NOT PROPERLY ENCASED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROWN SUBSTANCE AND PROPERLY ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES THAT ARE LOCATED ABOVE DRY STORAGE AND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 232017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -CAN OPENER -KNIFE RACK -STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP, BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
MAY 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING A LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SHELF AND CABELS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 142015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAND AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE WAITRESS STATION WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DISHROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUBING.
DEC 42014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS AROUND DRINK STATION AND OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 292014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST ABOVE OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT HANDSINK IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HANDSINK IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO THE HOT WATER HANDLE. 2 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR. BOTH HANDLES ARE LOOSE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 32013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER5 IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS-REMOVE FOOD, DIRT/DUST. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP-REMOVE EXCESS ICE IN BASEMENT REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOODS, WALLS AND PANELS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE IN 1ST FL PREP AREA.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 312012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SPICES, ETC.)
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
Wednesday, January 04, 2012 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
JAN 42012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP CEILING TILES (AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER) ABOVE PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL ADJACENT TO SALAD REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALLS.
AUG 32011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS GASKETS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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 BULBS (X2)BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
DEC 142010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES, AND COUNTERTOPS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS NOT SWEPT.
FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
JUL 192010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found food containers not stored properly. (must store inverted).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floores not swept at rear kitchen areas.
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